A former Sri Lankan cricketer has been murdered in his home. The 41-year-old cricketer's name is Dhammika Niroshana, who has also been the captain of Sri Lanka's Under 19 team. According to media reports, the Sri Lankan cricketer was murdered on Tuesday night. Miscreants entered his home and shot him in front of his wife and children and carried out this horrific incident. The police is investigating the case. Dhammika Niroshana has played against Indian cricketers like Irfan Pathan, Parthiv Patel during his Under 19 cricket days.

Dhammika Niroshana was murdered inside his house

The police are still searching for the murderer of Sri Lankan cricketer Dhammika Niroshana. The police have not yet been able to find out the motive behind the murder. The cricketer's wife and children were also at home when he was shot. Dhammika Niroshana lived in Ambalangoda, Galle.

Cricket Career of Dhammika Niroshana

Dhammika Niroshana played cricket for Sri Lanka's Under 19 team but could never make it to the senior team. He was a right-arm fast bowler and lower order batsman. He played 12 first class matches and 8 List A matches for Galle Cricket Club between 2001 and 2004.