evidence: In Short - Percy Abeysekara, fondly known as Uncle Percy, passed away aged 87 - Rohit Sharma met Uncle Percy in Colombo earlier this year - India take on Sri Lanka in their World Cup clash on Thursday [...] Percy Abeysekara, fondly known as Uncle Percey, died aged 87 on October 30 after a prolonged battle with illness. He began cheering the Sri Lankan cricket team in the 1979 World Cup and spent most of his life traveling with the team and waving the national flag as he became a familiar figure in the stands whenever the islanders played. [...] Despite his declining health in the later years, Uncle Percy's passion for cricket remained undiminished. He continued to attend major cricketing events, cheering for his beloved team, waving the Sri Lankan flag, and spreading joy among players and spectators alike.