Former Sri Lanka U-19 Cricketer Akshu Fernando Dies After Long Coma

• Akshu Fernando, former Sri Lanka U-19 cricketer, passed away after being in a coma for multiple years.
• He was struck by a train in Mount Lavinia on December 28, 2018, after a beach training session.
• Fernando, a promising right-handed batter, was 27 at the time of the accident and had just scored his maiden first-class hundred.
• He represented multiple clubs including Ragama Cricket Club and was selected for the 2010 U19 World Cup.
• International commentator Roshan Abeysinghe paid tribute, remembering him as a "wonderful young man" and "quality player."

Why It Matters: Promising Sri Lankan cricketer Akshu Fernando tragically passed away after a 5-year coma from a train accident.