Dunith Wellalage's father passed away on September 18.
“Wellalage, who returned home to pay his last respects to his late father, will rejoin the team tomorrow morning. He will travel to the UAE tonight, accompanied by Team Manager Mahinda Halangode,” SLC said in a statement.
Sri Lanka is due to face Bangladesh on September 20 in a Super Four clash, followed by fixtures against Pakistan and India on September 23 and 26, respectively. Wellalage will be available for selection for the clash Bangladesh game.
The 22-year-old received the heartbreaking news of his father’s passing shortly after Sri Lanka completed the chase of 170 against Afghanistan on Thursday (September 18).
In a video doing rounds on social media, Sri Lanka coach Sanath Jayasuriya could be seen breaking the tragic news to Wellalage.
Dunith Wellalage didn't have the best of game against Afghanistan. The left-arm spinner conceded 49 runs in 4 overs, while only picking a solitary wicket. He was hammered for 5 sixes in a single over by Mohammad Nabi, who slammed 60 runs from 22 balls in the match. Despite Afghanistan's valiant efforts, it was the Sri Lankan team that emerged victorious by six wickets.