India, Nov. 7 -- Social media went into overdrive after recent photos of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning captain, Arjuna Ranatunga, surfaced online-showing the former skipper looking remarkably slimmer and almost unrecognisable.

Ranatunga was recently seen alongside his iconic teammates Sanath Jayasuriya, Aravinda de Silva, and Muttiah Muralitharan during the Tamil Union's 125th anniversary celebrations, where the legendary quartet reunited after years. While fans were delighted to see the stalwarts together, it was Ranatunga's dramatic physical transformation that caught everyone's attention.

Dressed in a red kurta, the 61-year-old appeared noticeably leaner compared to his playing days, when he was known for his sturdy frame. Despi...