Mother of Sri Lankan Cricket Legend Aravinda de Silva Passes Away

Rani de Silva, the beloved mother of Sri Lankan cricket legend Aravinda de Silva, has passed away.

She was a key pillar of support throughout Aravinda’s remarkable cricketing journey, providing constant strength, encouragement and guidance as he rose to become one of Sri Lanka’s greatest sporting icons.

Her unwavering support remained an important part of Aravinda’s journey from his early years in cricket to his celebrated career on the international stage.

Rani de Silva’s passing is a deeply felt loss for the de Silva family and those who knew of her important role behind one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated cricketers.

May she rest in peace.