Former Sri Lanka U-19 Cricketer Akshu Fernando Dies After 8-Year Coma

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News18•31-12-2025, 18:08
Former Sri Lanka U-19 Cricketer Akshu Fernando Dies After 8-Year Coma
- •Former Sri Lanka U-19 cricketer Akshu Fernando passed away after an 8-year coma.
- •He suffered severe injuries in a train accident on December 28, 2018, near Mount Lavinia beach.
- •Fernando was a promising talent, representing Sri Lanka in the 2010 U-19 World Cup.
- •International commentator Roshan Abeysinghe paid tribute, calling him an "exceptional young man."
- •His career was tragically cut short, and he was remembered for his cheerful and gentlemanly nature.
Why It Matters: Promising Sri Lanka U-19 cricketer Akshu Fernando tragically dies after 8 years in a coma.
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