Mohammad Nabi offers condolences on the disappearance of the father of Dunith Wellalage during the SL VS Afg match in ASIA CUP 2025

Versatile Afghanistan Mohammad Prophet Sincere condolences extended to the Sri Lankan cricket player Dunith Wellagewhose father died tragically due to a heart attack during the Asia Cup 2025 Clash between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. The shocking news only appeared after the match, throwing a shadow on the cricket competition.

The sudden disappearance of the father of Dunith Wellalage

Wellalage, which launched the Afghanistan rounding final, was not informed of the death of his father only once the match ends. According to reports, the management of the Sri Lanka team and the head coach Sanath Jayasuriya announced the news directly on the ground.

The revelation occurred shortly after Sri Lanka reached the finish line to guarantee a place in the Super 4 stage, highlighting the cruel touch of fate which transformed a sports battle into a deeply personal tragedy.

Mohammad Nabi expresses his sympathy for well-being and the family

When journalists informed Nabi of the incident on his way to the Team Hotel, the Afghan veteran was visibly shaken and has repeatedly asked for confirmation of heartbreaking news. His reaction reflects deep respect and empathy shared within the fraternity of cricket.

As journalists told Mohammad Nabi to die from Dinuth Wellalage’s father due to a heart attack.

The journalist told him that it happened during the match break and the Sri Lankan team told Wellalage after the match.pic.twitter.com/oqt30oqvse

– Rajiv (@ rajiv1841) September 18, 2025

Nabi then went to social networks to share his support, publishing: “Sincere condolences to Dunith Wellalage and his family on the loss of his beloved father. Stay strong, brother. “

Sincere condolences to Dunith Wellalage and his family on the loss of his beloved father.
Rest brother pic.twitter.com/d6yf2bhlnv

– Mohammad Prophet (@ mohammadnabi007) September 18, 2025

The message resonated widely, fans praising the compassion of Nabi, despite the striker who targeted Wellalage in the final on the first sleeves.

According to information, Wellalage returned to Colombo to be with his family, leaving his participation in the next games of the Asia Super Four Cup.

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SL VS Afg: match recap overshadowed by the tragedy

On the ground, the Nabi of Afghanistan played a whip of 60 on 22 balls, including the remarkable sequence of five six against Wellage. Despite its fireworks, Afghanistan could not defend their competitive total of 169, while Sri Lanka won a six gates victory.

However, the result was quickly overshadowed by devastating news surrounding the Wellage family, paying attention from the cricket heroism to the human side of sport.

The consequences of the game were marked by a wave of emotion and empathy of players, officials and match fans. The incident served as a poignant recall that beyond rivalries and results, cricket remains a sport rooted in humanity, compassion and shared respect.

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