Cricketing trends in Twitter today

The cricketing trends in Twitter today was all about the Rio Olympics that started today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli put out a special video message for the Indian contingent for the Olympic games. Leg-spinner Amit Mishra also joined him in sending across best wishes to the team.

Former England batsman James Taylor praised Joe Root’s batting effort that held things together for the team after they lost skipper Alastair Cook and Alex Hales early in the morning.

Dinesh Chandimal and Mitchell Johnson congratulated the Sri Lankan team for their victory over Australia. That and lots more in the cricketing trends in Twitter today.

1. Shahid Afridi is looking forward to the fundraiser in London.

Looking forward to meeting you on 13 Aug in London @SAFoundationN fundraiser. Book tickets:https://t.co/hVECXIdsuW pic.twitter.com/Qu20VWzlXW

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) August 6, 2016

2. Virat Kohli’s inspiring message for the Indian athletes on the mission to Rio. 

This is for the ones giving their all for that one shot at the metal, the ones who are Made Of Bold. #PlayBold #sponhttps://t.co/8LwcPBOdQV

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 6, 2016

3. Mishi also sends best wishes to the Indian contingent and hopes for them to return with medals.

Wishing the Indian contingent at #Rio2016 all the best. My support & good wishes are with you. Give your best and the medals shall follow!

— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) August 6, 2016

4. James Taylor is impressed with the Joe Root show on the 4th day of the Test.

Not a bad day for it!! Well played Roootttttt!! Not a bad player that kid… Come on England!!! #ENGvPAK ?? pic.twitter.com/8musKS38aR

— James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) August 6, 2016

5. Lonwobo Tsotsobe donated stationery to charity, in memory of a cricket fan Alessandro Cohen.

Today i met Daniel, Ella and Luke before they went to donate stationery to charity, in memory of… https://t.co/xN5pK8hl5s

— Lonwabo Tsotsobe (@LonwaboTsotsobe) August 6, 2016

6. Liam Plunkett was busy cheering up the Vikings.

Come on the Vikings, fuel up and take some quick poles after lunch ??

— Liam plunkett (@Liam628) August 6, 2016

7. Former Australian medium pacer wished the Australian Olympic team all the luck for the Rio games.

To the whole @AUSOlympicTeam good luck in Rio. I know you will do us all proud. #Olympics2016 #RioOlympics2016 #Rio2016

— Nathan Bracken (@NBRACKEN142) August 6, 2016

8. Robin Uthappa was amazed by Andre Russell’s big hitting prowess.

Whoa!!!Catch some of that!! Amazing stuff big man!! @Russell12A https://t.co/kJul9DQIEE

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) August 6, 2016

9. Dinesh Chandimal who didn’t have the best of the games congratulated the Sri Lankan team on their series victory over the Aussies.

This is brand of SL cricket.Weldone to skip and the boys.We always behind you ?@Angelo69Mathews #unityfirst #SLvAUS pic.twitter.com/yTJQo2thst

— dinesh chandimal (@chandi_17) August 6, 2016

10. Ryan Harris wants the game to go on without much interference from the referees. 

People watch the game for the players, not the referees!!! Let them play!!!

— Ryan Harris (@r_harris413) August 6, 2016

11. Indian coach Anil Kumble clicked a picture of the scenic morning view from his room in Saint Lucia.

A beautiful morning in St. Lucia – view from my room. #CoachCamera #WIvInd #TeamIndia @BCCI pic.twitter.com/Nl0t30PU05

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 6, 2016

12. JP Duminy completed a 10k run.

Great morning at the @PPCisCement Riebeek Bergmarathon.. 10km done and dusted with the @JP21Project kids.. pic.twitter.com/pYBkPSUtYT

— JP Duminy (@jpduminy21) August 6, 2016

13. Shane Warne shared his best Test XI of the current players and one of the players from the 90s.

This morning @SkyCricket asked Athers, Ramiz & myself to pick two world 11's ! 90's & a Current… https://t.co/rRG6ZkNAwe

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) August 6, 2016

14. Virender Sehwag shared a picture of his suit that he wore during his recent motivational talk. 

Excited to motivate the lovely people at HP Thnx #DesignMee for d stunning attire#motivationaltalk @manishantardesi pic.twitter.com/DugHh96YRL

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 5, 2016

15. Mitchell Johnson congratulated the Lankans for the victory.

SL played to the conditions & have won the series. Congrats? Aussies to bounce back in the final test to stop a whitewash

— Mitchell Johnson (@MitchJohnson398) August 6, 2016