By Admin 
The first match of the Super-4 stage in the Asia Cup 2025 is being played between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. In this match, Bangladesh won the toss and chose the first bowling. Actually, when the match was about to begin, 2 minutes of silence were kept. This silent was kept in memory of the heavenly father of Shilankai player Dunith Vellalage, who had passed away on Thursday.
Both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, keeping silence, expressed condolences to the father of Dunith Vellage. In this honor, they are playing against the Sri Lankan team by tying a black band on the arm. Vellalge is giving evidence of the country service by playing a super-4 match against Bangladesh even after the father’s death.
Dunith Vellalage returned to Sri Lanka
The 21 -year -old young player Dunith Vellalage immediately returned to his country as soon as he got the news of his father’s death, but he has now returned to the team. Veteran player Russell Arnold has also become convinced of the commitment of Vellalage’s national team. At the same time, fans also stood in the field and prayed for the peace of the departed soul.
Recently, a video also went viral, in which Vellalage is seen taking goodbye from his family members. Vellalage bowls spin with left hand and he returned to UAE this morning.
Mohammad Nabi was shocked
Dunith Vellalage is the same bowler, in whose over, Afghanistan player Mohammad Nabi hit 5 sixes. When Mohammad Nabi came to know about the death of Vellalage’s father after the end of the match, he was shocked. Sri Lanka won that match and confirmed the place in Super-4.
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