COLOMBO : Sri Lanka’s first test captain Bandula Warnapura passed away on Monday,Oct.18 while being treated at a private hospital. He was a right handed batsman and also contributed with right arm medium pace bowling.
He played four Test matches and 12 One Day Internationals during his international cricketing career from 1975 to 1982. However, when he decided to tour South Africa with rebel team in 1982-83, he was handed a life ban from Sri Lankan cricket. Although the ban was lifted, he did not play international cricket again.
Many personalities from the field of cricket shared their condolences messages on Social Media.
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 !!! – Mahela Jayawardena, former Sri Lanka national cricketer –
Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sri lanka’s first Test captain Sir Bandula Warnapura. My deepest condolences to his family at this difficult time. May you attain the supreme bliss of nibbana Sir!!! – Dasun Shanaka – Captain, Sri Lanka Team (limited overs cricket) –
It is a sad day that the first test captain Bandula Warnapura has played his last innings. RIP we will miss you sir. – Sanath Jayasuriya, former Sri Lanka national cricketer –
Friends, it is with deep sadness we hear that our 1st test captain bandula warnapura has passed away.Sympathies to the family. RIP Bandula – Roshan Abeysinghe, Cricket commentator –
Sad to hear about Bandula Warnapura death. A great influence on Sri Lanka cricket he was !!! – WV Raman, broadcaster, columnist and former Indian cricketer.(RZ)
