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The ongoing Asia Cup has been a tough one for Dunith Wellalage as the young Sri Lanka spinner lost his father during the tournament.
Dunith Wellalage will return to UAE after paying his last respects to his late father, Suranga Wellalage, who died of a heart attack on Thursday.
"I will be there for you like a father-guiding you, standing with you, and supporting you every step of the way," read a part of Sanath Jayasuriya's post.
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage's father died as the player was busy with the Asia Cup 2025 match against Afghanistan.
It is unclear whether the 22-year-old will return for the tournament where Sri Lanka are playing Bangladesh in a Super 4 match on Saturday.
Mohammad Nabi hit Sri Lanka pacer Dunith Wellalage for 5 sixes in the final over of the innings. Later, he was informed of Wellalage's father's death.