Not only India, players from other teams including Pakistan, Afghanistan have also offered support to the 22-year-old.
Dunith Wellalage will be available to Sri Lanka for their Super 4 campaign in the Asia Cup 2025 beginning tomorrow against Bangladesh.
It remains unclear whether the 22-year-old will return to UAE for the remainder of the tournament with the Super Four stage set to be played between September 20 to 26.
While Afghanistan will head home after their exit from the Men’s Asia Cup 2025, Sri Lanka will next lock horns with Bangladesh in the Super Fours on Saturday, September 20 in Dubai.
The catch was crucial for Australia as it helped them break the stable 67-run stand between Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka and Wellalage.
Wellalage was named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for his all-round effort in a home ODI series against India.
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The 20-year-old registered his maiden four-wicket haul in ODIs as he dismissed the Indian top-order during IND vs SL Asia Cup Super 4s clash.
The over was being bowled by Hasan Mahmud, and on the third ball of the over when Samarawickrama received a yorker, the Lanka players ran for a quick single.