Sri Lanka: Batsman Dhananjaya’s father killed by gunman

Sri Lanka: Batsman Dhananjaya’s father killed by gunman
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Summary All this almost on the eve of a very important Test series and tour of the West Indies.

(Web Desk) – Sri Lankan cricketer Dhananjaya de Silva’s father has been killed by unidentified gunmen on Thursday night.

Police confirmed that Ranjan de Silva-father of Dhananjaya—was killed in Rathmalana area, south of Colombo. Ranjan was a councillor in the Dehiwala-Mt. Lavinia City Council, having been elected in February.

"I am shocked and sad to inform all of you of a bereavement in my family the untimely and unfortunate death of my loving Dad Ranjan last night," the statement by Dhananjaya said. "All this almost on the eve of a very important Test series and tour of the West Indies. 

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