Former cricketer shot dead in front of his family

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Anubhav Katheria

41-year-old, former Sri Lankan cricketer Dhammika Niroshana was shot dead last night, 16 July 2024. Niroshana was at his house in Ambalangoda, when the unidentified attacker entered his house and shot him in front of his wife and two children.

Niroshana represented Sri Lanka at U-19 level, he made his debut in 2000 and played Test and ODI for two years, he even captained the U-19 Sri Lankan squad in 10 matches.

As per reports Niroshana was shot with a 12-bore rifle. Police arrived at the crime scene and sent the body for autopsy. Police have begun their investigation into the situation, the suspect and the motive behind this brutal murder remains unknown.

This horrific incident has sent shock waves across Sri Lanka and cricketing community.

Police statement

Sri Lankan police official said that investigations are underway to arrest the suspect involved. It seems to be a result of gang rivalry, police added.

As per reports, Niroshana returned to the country three months ago. After the murder of his close friend Dasun Manawadu in the Ambalangoda region he fled out of the country for his life.

Police is also investigating whether there is a link between Niroshana’s murder and the murder of the former first-class cricketer and the cricket administrator H. Premasiri in 2016, who was also shot near his residence in Ambalangoda, while he was the active president of Galle District Cricket Association

Niroshana’s cricketing journey:

Niroshana was said to be one of the best all-round cricketers that Sri Lanka ever produced. He was a right-arm fast bowler and right-handed batsman, after his debut in 2000 he played age group cricket for a few years and gave up cricket at the age of 20. At ICC 2002 U-19 world cup in New Zealand, he led Sri Lanka and took 7 wickets in 5 matches at an average of 19.28. Players like Angelo Mathews, Upul Tharanga and Dinesh Chandimal played under him. Niroshana scored more than 300 runs and took 19 wickets in his active years. Niroshana played 12 first-class games and 8 list A matches for Galle cricket club from 2001 to 2004.

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