Murali's coach Sunil no more

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By Shamseer Jaleel

Feb.22 (Mirror Sports) - Former Antonian legendary coach Sunil Fernando passed away in Kandy recently after a brief illness. He coached some topclass former cricketers such as Muttiah Muralitharan and Kumar Sangakkara.

Sunil served Sri Lanka Cricket in many roles, contributing for far more than four decades to cricket in Kandy. His funeral took place in Mahiyawa today (22).

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Redflame Sunday, 22 February 2026 09:56 PM

May you rest in eternal peace.

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Db Sunday, 22 February 2026 11:20 PM

RIP !!SIR PROUD TO AN Antonian.

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BeeDee Leaves Monday, 23 February 2026 09:55 AM

What else are you proud of?

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Gabriella Monday, 23 February 2026 08:32 AM

It is not the money you have in your coffin but the legacy you leave behind that defines the value of your life. R.I.P.

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stfup Monday, 23 February 2026 09:54 AM

Why one wants money in their coffin? To buy stuff in afterlife shopping malls?

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Gabriella Monday, 23 February 2026 01:11 PM

@stfup You don't appear to have even a basic comprehension of the English language, and yet you continue to make a Jackass of yourself. And you appear to have a bandwaggon of Meehearak to applaud. Stop making a fool of yourself.

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stfup Monday, 23 February 2026 07:17 PM

Gabiriyel, nice language from a decent human been. Keep it up!

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Redflame Monday, 23 February 2026 08:59 AM

Mr Sunil Fernando was instrumental coaching Murali, Ruwan Kalpage, Piyal Wijetunge, Sajith Fernando also Kumar Sangakkara. Even while Sangakkara playing for Sri Lanka has consulted him on batting techniques. Sangakkara on his tweet message said Mr Sunil in the best batting coach he ever had. What other testimony need to prove who he was. Mr Sunil may you rest in eternal peace!

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