Sri Lanka's former U-19 captain Dhammika Niroshana shot dead at his residence

The former Sri Lanka U-19 captain, Dhammika Niroshana, was shot dead at his residence at Kande Mawatha, Ambalangoda. This incident occurred on July 16, and the reason behind this incident is unknown. As per the police, there was an unknown man who shot the cricketer.

The 41-year-old Dhammika Niroshana was survived by his wife and two children. The police investigation is on regarding the assassination as the person who shot was using a 12-bore firearm in the presence of the family members. The motive and the person behind this are yet to be found by the police. 

Niroshana played for Sri Lanka in the under-19 World Cup in 2002 in New Zealand, where he captained the side. A right-arm medium pacer and right-handed batter by profession, Niroshana took seven wickets in five innings at an average of 19.28. He couldn't maintain his form and failed to be a part of the national team. 

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