Sri Lanka’s first Test captain Bandula Warnapura has passed away.
He passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo. Bandula Warnapura was 68 at the time of his demise.
Warnapura is reported to have suffered from a heart issue, while he had undergone surgery on his leg earlier this week due to diabetes.
He is well known for leading Sri Lanka when they finally became a fully-fledged Test-playing country.
Bandula Warnapura had played 4 Test matches and 12 One Day Internationals during his international cricketing career from 1975 to 1982.
He was a right-handed opening batsman and a right-handed medium pace bowler. (NewsWire)
It is a sad day that the first test captain Bandula Warnapura has played his last innings. RIP we will miss you sir . pic.twitter.com/XZEXmulkst
— Sanath Jayasuriya (@Sanath07) October 18, 2021
It’s Sad to hear the news of SL first test captain Bandula Warnapura’s demise after a brief illness. Thoughts are with his wife and children.. He coached me at Nalanda and was a steady influence in my growth as a cricketer and a person. May you attain Nibbana Sir !!! 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/muIfBO14cZ
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) October 18, 2021
