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Sri Lankan Cricket Coach Dies After Player Altercation

Aug 14, 2026
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Sri Lankan cricket coach dies after altercation with players

## Incident Overview

A 62-year-old cricket coach, Sumith Fernando, passed away following an altercation with players during a cricket match in Colombo. The incident occurred after a dispute over drinking water during a training session on August 8.

## Arrest and Investigation

A 17-year-old school cricketer was arrested in connection with the assault on Fernando. The teenager appeared in a Colombo court and was placed in child probation custody until August 17. The altercation reportedly began when players found no water at a tap, leading to a confrontation with a club employee.

## Fernando's Legacy

Fernando was a former coach at Prince of Wales College in Moratuwa and had mentored several prominent cricketers, including current Sri Lanka ODI captain Kusal Mendis. He was also the curator at Bloomfield Cricket & Athletic Club, contributing significantly to Sri Lanka's school and domestic cricket.

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