PAKISTAN: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha and senior Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials expressed heartfelt condolences to Sri Lanka’s young spinner Dunith Wellalage following the sudden death of his father during the Asia Cup 2025. The tragedy struck while Wellalage was representing his country, prompting an outpouring of sympathy from across the cricketing community.
PCB released an emotional video from the Pakistan dressing room showing players and staff offering prayers and words of comfort to Wellalage. The clip was widely shared on social media, reflecting the unity and compassion that transcends competitive boundaries in the sport.
In his response, Wellalage thanked fans, teammates, and cricket legends worldwide for their support during what he called the most painful moment of his life. His gratitude underscored how the cricketing fraternity rallies together to support one of its own during personal loss.
Observers noted that the gesture highlighted the spirit of camaraderie at major tournaments like the Asia Cup. Beyond wins and losses, such moments reaffirm cricket’s ability to unite players and fans under a shared sense of humanity and respect.
