Former Sri Lanka cricketer Jayananda Warnaweera has passed away at the age of 64.
Warnaweera, an off-spinner, represented Sri Lanka in 10 Test matches and six One-Day Internationalsbbetween 1986 and 1994. Following his playing career, he went on to serve as the curator of the Galle International Stadium.
Paying tribute, cricket commentator Roshan Abeysinghe said on X (formerly Twitter): “Deepest sympathy to the family of Jayananda Warnaweera. So sad to hear of his rather untimely demise. Rest in peace my friend, may the turf lie gently on you.”
Funeral details are expected to be announced later. (Newswire)