'When is he due?' Unlike Pak players, netizens have something else to say for Lasith Malinga's 'tummy'

Sri Lanka vs England: Sri Lanka pace bowler Lasith Malinga ripped through the England batting line-up with four wickets as the former champions handed the favourites a 20-run defeat in a low-scoring World Cup match at Headingley on Friday.

Malinga, who is at the fag end of his career, showcased why he is still a force to reckon with.

The 35-year-old bowled with control and precision, however, what stole the limelight was his 'tummy'. A picture of Malinga's upper body is doing the rounds on social media and unlike Pakistan players, netizens are not abusing the bowler.

Lasith Malinga 4-43 against England - fitness is overrated in cricket  #ENGvSL #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/3tHz1WusUb

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) June 21, 2019

It shows it's about skills and technique.... then executing them under pressure

— Ian Pont (@Ponty100mph) June 21, 2019

Oh my when is he due?

— Naqvi (@ItsEntirelyme) June 21, 2019

All pak fans who blamed their players' fitness.. pic.twitter.com/2GcZv4Kf1Y

— ashaadbhooti (@SomaariSiddha) June 21, 2019

A dropped catch and we might've had this picture with a different caption.

— Vijay Shukla (@VijayShukla07) June 21, 2019

So that's what sarfaraz is trying to achieve

— KroenkeOut (@wizzard_of_ozil) June 21, 2019

Beer & curry belly, taking big wickets against home nation in World Cup, that lad’s winning at life  no fuck’s given on silly hairstyle either 

— Ash Taylor  (@Ash_Wednesday) June 21, 2019

Hes having twins

— waqas (@waqasm20) June 21, 2019

Last World Cup for him... He's due in 3 months. Unbelievable performance to play when pregnant!

— Daniel Bunworth (@DanBun6) June 21, 2019

Chasing 233 for victory on a slow track, England struggled against veteran Malinga's variations before they fell to their second defeat of the tournament, squandering an opportunity to join holders Australia at the top of the standings.

(Inputs from Reuters)