Afghanistan Allrounder Mohammad Prophet Extensive sincere condolences to Sri Lankan cricket player Dunith Wellalagewhose father tragically died due to a heart attack during the Asia Cup 2025 Collision between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan In Abu Dhabi. The shocking news only emerged after the game and cast a shadow over the cricket match.
The sudden downfall of Dunith’s father
Wellalage, which bowed the final of the innings of Afghanistan, was only aware of the death of his father if the game was closed. According to reports, team management and head coach of Sri Lanka Sanath Jayasuriya The news broke him directly on the field.
The revelation came shortly after Sri Lanka reached the finish line to secure a place in the Super 4 phase, which emphasized the cruel turn of fate that converted a sporting battle into a deep personal tragedy.
Mohammad Nabi expresses sympathy with well -being and family
When reporters informed Nabi of the incident on the way to the team hotel, the Afghan veteran was visibly shocked and repeatedly sought confirmation of the heartbreaking news. His reaction reflected the deep respect and empathy that was shared in the cricket brotherhood.
The moment reporters Mohammad Nabi told about the death of Dinuth Wellalage Vader because of heart attack.
Reporter told him that it happened during the middle break of the competition & Sri Lankan team told Wellalage after the game.pic.twitter.com/oqt30oqvse
– Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) September 18, 2025
Nabi later went to social media to share his support, post: “Sincere condolences in Dunith Wellalage and his family about the loss of his beloved father. Stay strong, brother.”
Sincere condolences in Dunith Wellalage and his family about the loss of his beloved father.
Stay strong brother pic.twitter.com/D6YF2BHLNV– Mohammad Prophet (@Mohammadnabi007) September 18, 2025
The message widely resonated, with fans who praised Nabi’s compassion, even though it had been the batter who was aimed at well -being in the final of the first innings.
According to reports, Wellalage has returned to Colombo to be with his family, so that his participation in the upcoming Asia Cup Super Four matches remained uncertain.
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SL vs AF: Match recap overshadowed by tragedy
On the field, the Nabi of Afghanistan played a whirlwind beat of only 22 balls, including the remarkable order of Five sixes against Wellalage. Despite his fireworks, Afghanistan was unable to defend their competitive total of 169, because Sri Lanka won a six wicket victory.
However, the result was quickly overshadowed by the devastating news about the Van Wellalage family, so that the focus shifted from cricketherdics to the human side of sport.
The aftermath of the game is characterized by an outpouring of emotion and empathy of players, match officers and fans. The incident served as a moving memory that cricket after rivalry and results a sport remains rooted in humanity, compassion and shared respect.
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