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What has been reduced in the Asia Cup 2025 so far, it was seen hurting the dignity of this tournament, then whether it is a handshake issue, Pakistan has to reach the ground delayed by 1 hour and whether there is a demand to change the match referee. In the midst of all these incidents, Dunith Vellage has emerged as a symbol of optimism towards hope and the real purpose of the game. This young player lost his father, 54 -year -old Suranga Vellage from a heart attack while playing against Afghanistan.
The 2025 Asia Cup will be remembered only in history of controversies Dunith is only 22 years old, yet he dared to go back to Dubai to join the national team, just as Sachin Tendulkar did in a World Cup match against Kenya after his father’s death in 1999, Virat Kohli also went to play Ranji Trophy match soon after his father’s funeral. These examples show how powerful the game is and what men and women can do while playing the game. These are the lessons of life that make the game very different and we hope that everything is not in ego or ahead of anyone.
What has been reduced in the Asia Cup 2025 so far, it was seen hurting the dignity of this tournament, then whether it is a handshake issue, Pakistan has to reach the ground delayed by 1 hour and whether there is a demand to change the match referee. In the first match played between India and Pakistan, the Indian team and captain refused to join hands with Pakistan, Pakistan made an issue and the tournament was also threatened with boycuts. In the Duser match of India Pakistan, Pakistan crossed all limits. In the first batting, Sahibzada Farman celebrated the gun and then during the bowling, Haris Rauf made gestures that everyone passed away. In the midst of these incidents, Vellalge’s father died. Overall, in this tournament, good memories have come up less and more controversies.
Dunith knows the world less, yet it can be said that respect for them has increased ten times. After going through a similar situation, I can say that what he has done is one of the most difficult tasks in the world. He will never be able to see his father again and needs a lot of courage and perseverance to leave his mother at home and go back to Dubai. And it is also commendable by the family to bear this shock and to ask the son to join the team. In the Asia Cup, struggling with lack of positivity, the universe has emerged as a ray of positivity. Sports keep setting inspiration and example and tonight when Sri Lanka lands on the field, our prayers and sensations will be with this young player.