Sri Lanka captain's video reminds Pakistan fans of Indian pilot Abhinandan

A video by Sri Lanka’s stand-in One-day International (ODI) captain Lahiru Thirimanne went viral on social media as it reminded Pakistan fans of the infamous video of the captured Indian Air force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman.

While speaking in the video shared on his Twitter account, Thirimanne said that he is looking forward to the upcoming limited-overs series against Pakistan.

“We are really excited for the Pakistan tour,” said Thirimanne. “We want to showcase that we are as good as our tea.”

Yess you heard it right !!
We are as good as our tea ☕
Best of Luck Pakistan 🇵🇰 #PakVsSri #Cricket pic.twitter.com/w6MydInq7m

— Lahiru Thirimanna (@thiri66) September 26, 2019

However, fans from Pakistan were quick to link Thirimanne’s video with the interrogation video of the captured Indian Air force pilot Abhinandan.

The Indian pilot’s words “Tea is fantastic” in the interrogation video took  social media by storm earlier this year.

Enjoy your time here legend.
Btw we have some FANTASTIC memories with tea

— Wazir (@HobbyThinking) September 26, 2019

Tea 🤣 bari yaadain hain hamari is kay saath 😉

— mahnoor tariq (@mahnoor_1996) September 26, 2019

HAHAHA. Pakistani tea is fantastic too 😃

— Ashar Jawad (@AsharJawad) September 26, 2019

Am sure u r not trolling india😱 bcz Tea is fantastic 😃
Btw welcm to Pakistan😇

— Javaria Rao (@RaoJavaria) September 26, 2019

The Men in Green will take on Sri Lanka in a series of three ODIs, the first in the country for four years, with the first encounter on Friday, September 27 at the National Stadium in Karachi.