“Internet Astonished by Arjuna Ranatunga’s Transformation: Viral Photo Shocks Fans”

A recent photo of Arjuna Ranatunga, the captain who led Sri Lanka to their historic 1996 World Cup victory, has taken social media by storm. The image shows a remarkable transformation in Ranatunga’s physique, leaving fans in awe. Ranatunga, a key figure in Sri Lanka’s cricket history, transitioned to a political career after retiring from the sport and even served as a Member of Parliament.

The viral photo features Ranatunga alongside former Indian cricket team captain Kapil Dev. The internet has been buzzing with reactions to Ranatunga’s unexpected transformation.

India’s Revised Tour Schedule to Sri Lanka

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced changes to the schedule for India’s upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka. The tour, initially set to begin on July 26, will now start on July 27 with the first T20 International. The subsequent T20 matches are scheduled for July 28 and July 30 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

The One Day Internationals (ODIs) will now commence on August 2 instead of August 1, followed by games on August 4 and August 7 at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This tour marks India’s first white-ball bilateral series in Sri Lanka since 2021, when Rahul Dravid served as the stand-in coach and Shikhar Dhawan led a second-string team to victories in both the T20I and ODI series.

Team Announcements and Leadership Changes

India has yet to announce its squad for the tour, but senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to be rested. Gautam Gambhir will debut as India’s new head coach, while Sanath Jayasuriya will serve as the interim head coach for Sri Lanka.