Bandula Warnapura passes away

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Sri Lanka’s first Test Captain Bandula Warnapura passed away at the age of 68 while under treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.

He was admitted to a private hospital a few days ago following heart complications.

He played in 4 Test matches and 12 One-Day Internationals during his international cricketing career from 1975 to 1982.

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Comments - 12

channa Monday, 18 October 2021 10:50 AM

So sad to hear. නිවන් සුව ලැබේවා !

Samson Monday, 18 October 2021 10:51 AM

Deepest sympathies. May he attain Nirvana.

Raayin Rahman Monday, 18 October 2021 11:05 AM

Rest in peace Sir

Haramanis Monday, 18 October 2021 11:12 AM

A loss to Sri Lanka cricket - May he Attain Nibbana

Priyantha- Melbourne Monday, 18 October 2021 11:15 AM

Deepest sympathies to his family and cricket fraternity. Sri lanka's first test captain and one of Bloomfield' great cricketers. Forever loved and respected. May he attain sumpreme bliss of nirvana.

public Monday, 18 October 2021 11:22 AM

My deepest condolences to his family. May you rest in peace sir. Your legacy will be always remembered.

Lankan lk Monday, 18 October 2021 01:27 PM

Era of gentleman cricketers is slowly drawing to a close.Rest in peace.

GERIATRIC CRICKET LOVER Monday, 18 October 2021 01:36 PM

DEEPEST SYMPATHIES to family members; May he attain NIBBANA!

Gayan Monday, 18 October 2021 02:22 PM

So sad.

Ram Monday, 18 October 2021 02:30 PM

Deepest sympathies to the family. SLC was high handed for imposing a 25 year ban for infamous SA tour by him and many others, resulting the the country losing his services in all fronts. This was like a death penalty and unacceptable

tissa Monday, 18 October 2021 02:48 PM

Our deepest sympathies. A cricketing legend who contributed to change SL Cricket.

Roche Ranasinghe Monday, 18 October 2021 03:08 PM

Good bless you RIP

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