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Akshu Fernando, the former Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketer, has died on 30 December 2025 at the age of 34 after spending years in a coma following a tragic accident. He had been critically injured on 28 December 2018 when he was struck by a train at an unprotected railway crossing near Mount Lavinia Beach while returning from a training run with teammates. Despite extensive medical care and support from his family, his long battle with injuries ultimately ended in his passing.
Former Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketer Akshu Fernando has passed away.
Our deepest condolences to his family, friends and the cricketing community. 🕊️#AkshuFernando #RIP pic.twitter.com/XDUeR1DhO2
— ThePapare (@ThePapareSports) December 30, 2025
Fernando emerged as one of Sri Lanka’s most promising young cricket talents. Born on 11 March 1991 in Panadura, he was a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler who represented Sri Lanka in various youth and domestic competitions.
He made his mark in the 2010 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand, where he top-scored for Sri Lanka with 52 runs in their semi-final against Australia. At school, he starred for St. Peter’s College, Colombo, captaining multiple age-group teams and later playing club cricket for Colts Sports Club, Panadura Sports Club, Chilaw Marians and Ragama Sports Club. Just weeks before his accident, Fernando scored an unbeaten 102 in a club match, reflecting the calibre of player he had become before tragedy struck.
He is survived by his grieving family, who stood by him throughout his long period of critical care and fought tirelessly to support his treatment. Tributes from the cricket community have highlighted not only his talent on the field but also his warm personality and the spirit he showed in the face of adversity.
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