Former Sri Lanka U19 Cricketer Akshu Fernando Passes Away After 8 Years In A Coma

Originally posted on Cricketnmore | Last updated Dec 30, 2025 7:56 AM ET

Former Sri Lanka U19: Akshu Fernando, the former Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketer, tragically passed away on Tuesday, nearly seven years after being left in a coma following a devastating railway accident.

This article first appeared on Cricketenmore and was syndicated with permission.

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