Sad News:Former Sri Lankan cricketer aged 41, tragically lost his life in a shocking incident at his residence in Ambalangoda, culprit yet to be identified It is with heavy heart that we announced the sad news as he’s confirmed to be……Read More

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Dhammika Niroshana, aged 41, tragically lost his life in a shocking incident at his residence in Ambalangoda, a town in Sri Lanka’s Galle district, on Tuesday night.

According to local reports, Niroshana was with his wife and two children when an unidentified assailant opened fire, leading to his untimely demise.

The motive behind the crime remains unclear, and authorities are actively investigating the incident.

Niroshana, known for his skills as a right-arm fast bowler and a capable lower-order batsman, showed promise during his career.

He represented Galle Cricket Club in 12 first-class and 8 List A matches between 2001 and 2004, contributing over 300 runs and taking 19 wickets.

His talent earned him a place in the Sri Lankan U19 team, where he played both Test and ODI cricket from 2000 to 2002, also captaining the side in 10 matches.

Under his leadership, players like Farveez Maharoof, Angelo Mathews, and Upul Tharanga began their journeys to international cricket.