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Key Takeaways
- 1📊 In coma since Dec 2018 train strike.
- 2🏆 Promising SL U19 talent lost.
- 3💡 Echoes global cricket tragedies.
- 4🔮 Sparks safety reforms debate.
- 5💬 'Heartbreaking' – Cricket community.
"He was struck by a train in December 2018 and had been on life support for much of the time since"
Former Sri Lanka U19 cricketer Akshu Fernando passed away on December 30 after years in a coma from a 2018 train accident near Colombo.
A Young Talent's Untimely End
Struck post-beach training, Fernando battled on life support, symbolizing cricket's risks beyond the field. Parallels Phil Hughes tragedy.
Legacy in Sri Lankan Youth Ranks
His U19 promise cut short; reminds of mental resilience needed.
"Heartbreaking loss for SL cricket family." – Tributes online.
Cricket's Safety Reflection
Calls for better infrastructure grow.
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