New Delhi: Former Sri Lankan Under 19 captain Dhammika Niroshana was shot dead at his residence on July 16 in Ambalangoda, a small town in Galle district.
As per the local police report, Niroshana was with his wife and two children in Ambalangoda, when an unidentified assailant killed him. The police responded as soon as they heard about the incident. The suspect escaped after the shooting and thorough investigation is still underway as the motive for the crime is still unclear.
He made his debut for the Sri Lanka under-19 team in 2000 and was part of the ODI and Test cricket for the next two years. He also captained the Sri Lankan under-19 team in 10 matches and players like Angelo Mathews, Upul Tharanga and Farveez Maharoof played under his leadership.
Niroshana was the right-arm fast bowler who also had the ability to bat down the order and was considered one of the rising talent during his playing days. He played 12 first-class games and 8 list A matches for the Galle Cricket Club from 2001 to 2004. He scored more than 300 runs and also took 19 wickets.
Despite a promising start, his cricketing career never gained momentum and he played his final match on December 2004. The news of his killing was confirmed by Sri Lankan cricketer Amila Kalugalage on social media platform X.
A former Sri Lankan U19 captain reportedly shot dead in Ambalangoda 😭. Gone too soon brother. Discipline is number 1 in any profession. https://t.co/5QseJBpXJO
— Amila Kalugalage (@akalugalage) July 16, 2024
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