Cricketing trends in Twitter today

Cricketing trends in Twitter today: Indian Cricket fans had a very sad start to their day, especially the ones active on social media as former opener Virender Sehwag took to Twitter to announce his retirement from the game. Twitter went viral soon after. Former players, as well as fans expressed their surprise to this news after the official statement confirmed he would not play international matches and IPL, hereafter. Meanwhile, there was some activity by other cricketers who were busy updating their fans.

Here are few snippets of today’s Twitter trend.

1. Kris Srikkanth pays tribute.

AFTER VIV RICHARDS NEVER SEEN A GRT ATTACKING FEARLESS BATSMAN LIKE SEHWAG.SIMPLY FANTASTIC ND ENTERTAININ? pic.twitter.com/EvgDD1CoAP

— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) October 20, 2015

2. MCG congratulates Sehwag.

Well played, Virender. Your 195 on Boxing Day in 2003 was an MCG classic! https://t.co/xqF5NDJDUL

— Melb Cricket Ground (@MCG) October 20, 2015

3. Gurinder Sandhu is highly impressed with Brett Lee- The actor.

Watched it yesterday @brettlee_58 ,great display of the ozindian culture…… Oh yeah and good acting ✌?️?? #funny pic.twitter.com/3zdyleKay5

— Gurinder Sandhu (@gurinder_19) October 20, 2015

4. Ace Off-spinner congratulates Virender Sehwag.

Clear thinking and entertainment were things he used as his weapon.A thorough entertainer,congrats on a wonderful career @virendersehwag .

— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) October 20, 2015

5. A possible comeback?

Great to see @_jamespattinson back bowling with pace & control, another quick banging on the door! #MatadorCup

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) October 20, 2015

6. Saqlain spends time with his son.

Father and Son time pic.twitter.com/2ipjWqtpz6

— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) October 19, 2015

7. Now, that’s CHEEKY.

Selfie.

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8. Swann is drooling over this car

Not the worst prize for player of the tournament in the Dubai masters champions league…#f430 pic.twitter.com/7PWYaasusD

— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) October 19, 2015

9. Very Very Special Congratulations to Viru.

Congrats bratha @virendersehwag on a fabulous career.A pure entertainer who gave us sooo much joy . Thanks for all the gr8 memories.#LEGEND

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 20, 2015

10. Hardwork for Johnson off the field

The last act of the day: Working hard or hardly working with @MitchJohnson398 #spartancricket #cricket #periscope pic.twitter.com/riWOr1eanh

— Spartan Sports (@SpartanSportsAU) October 20, 2015

11. MCL launch event

Last night a bit of olalala @MCL2020UAE launch @BrianLara #bappilahri pic.twitter.com/kkRazBx9QK

— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) October 20, 2015

12. Moeen Ali and his Football skills.

Classy forward and big @LFC fan @MoeenAli started with a goal in a 2-0 win for his team #warmup #football pic.twitter.com/5leDYBMc0p

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) October 20, 2015

13. Mike Atherton loves this piece of article.

This is a beautiful piece of writing and reportinghttps://t.co/ObKLA65nym

— Mike atherton (@Athersmike) October 20, 2015

14. Irish cricketer George Dockrell wishes his team mates.

Congrats again @jack_tector @eagy19 and well batted @lorcan_tucker. Good luck Wednesday lads. https://t.co/jv4Hb15hSK

— George Dockrell (@georgedockrell) October 19, 2015

15. Jonny Bairstow has some chill time.

Thanks @ATLANTIS for looking after us! Fantastic day! @StuartBroad8 @joeroot05 @josbuttler @jamestaylor20 pic.twitter.com/1o0AQp8JTR

— Jonny Bairstow (@jbairstow21) October 19, 2015

16. Russel Arnold stars in a Music Video.

Let's move forward as one!!! Eka Raene ft @RusselArnold69 .Share,retweet spread the love. https://t.co/LzBTfUByz7 via @YouTube @KumarSanga2

— Sajjad Hassan (@sajjadworld) October 19, 2015

17. Kumar Sangakar still bagging well-deserved awards.

Very humbled to win the peoples choice award. Thank you. Been a great honour representing Sri Lankans everywhere

— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) October 20, 2015

18. Allan Donald grateful and SURPRISED at the same time!

Thank you very much for all your birthday wishes folks I really appreciate it. Am I really 49 today? ? how time has flown my goodness. ?

— Allan Donald (@AllanDonald33) October 20, 2015

19. Michael vaghan at the lanch od MCL

Great celebrating my birthday 2 weeks early ..!!! #MCL #extraordinary https://t.co/D99Y0uRBT9

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 19, 2015

20. Good Wine with Good Friends! FAF du Plessis launches a new brand of Wines.

It's here…Launching @FirstXIWines with good friends @ABdeVilliers17 @SPFleming7 & Mike Hussey soon. #1stXIwine pic.twitter.com/4dDtnzcw5n

— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) October 19, 2015