Cricketing trends in Twitter today

Published - 08 Aug 2016, 20:19 IST | Updated - 08 Aug 2016, 20:19 IST

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Cricketing trends in Twitter today began with many a cricketer wishing those who have made the trip to Rio for the Olympic Games. James Faulkner, Gautam Gambhir, and Pragyan Ojha were the ones who took time off to do the same.

Virender Sehwag resorted to his twitter antics by wishing New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on his birthday, showing that he was still indeed killing it on Twitter.

That said, here are some of the best tweets in this edition of Cricketing trends in Twitter today.

1. James Faulkner certainly has a strange way of wishing the Australian athletes in Rio.

#sportsmiles for the Aussies in Rio ????
Loved growing up on half time oranges!@woolworths pic.twitter.com/GgrnedShtH
— James Faulkner (@JamesFaulkner44) August 8, 2016

2. And the birthday wishes continue to come from the Twitter account of Mr. Virender Sehwag

Hpy Bday to a special player,Kane Williamson.B4 turning 26 today,he already has made century against all test playing nations.Ab,kya karoge?
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 8, 2016

3. Paul Nixon and the Jamaica Tallawahs with the CPL trophy

@DaleSteyn62 ❤️?????????????for you bud #PinaColada ….. 20
Have been ordered @JAMTallawahs pic.twitter.com/a5Hhx7to5g
— Paul Nixon (@Paulnico199) August 8, 2016

4. Imad Wasim and the CPL trophy

#champions #CPL16 pic.twitter.com/cPQf4jskjt
— Imad Wasim (@simadwasim) August 8, 2016

5. Steven Finn seems to be finally at peace with his conscience

Loved loved loved that win yesterday. One of the best I've played in. Showed a lot of character to come from behind in the game.
— Steven Finn (@finnysteve) August 8, 2016

6. Dean Jones wants a World Cup for Test cricket ASAP

Test cricket badly needs a World Cup ! I am over hearing guys say certain guys can't play in Asia and others in Aust. Time for a World Cup!
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) August 8, 2016

7. Dinesh Ramdin and Rajendra Chandrika celebrate the latter’s birthday

Happy birthday to my good friend chandi God bless mate have a blessed day ??? pic.twitter.com/ez9XChr2Qa
— Denesh Ramdin (@shotta8080) August 8, 2016

8. Mohammad Azharuddin shares a quick clip from 1989

#throwback World record equal on Pakistan tour 1989 of five catches in an inning.. pic.twitter.com/ZD1ap9mnTq
— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) August 8, 2016

9. Aaron Finch sends a heartfelt thank you note to all the Surrey fans

A huge thank you to everyone at @surreycricket and the supporters. I had an amazing time and… https://t.co/cOR2nMHKxZ
— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) August 8, 2016

10. Alviro Petersen spends some time with his son – Mr. Fantastic

Mr. Fantastic!! https://t.co/0HXyUuQBQa
— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) August 8, 2016

11. Kevin Pietersen has wished one and all a very Happy Monday

Doesn't feel like a Monday! #HappyMonday ??
— KP (@KP24) August 8, 2016

12. Herschelle Gibbs resonates the same message from Pietersen

One of my strongest beliefs in life..stay strong and get it done folks? #happymonday… https://t.co/KEnsBnsaMw
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) August 8, 2016

13. Mark Butcher sends out a message to his former Nanny, wherever she may be

Congrats to @JAMTallawahs & @Paulnico199 . My Nanny Campbell would have been proud! ?? @CPL
— mark butcher (@markbutcher72) August 8, 2016

14. Michael Vaughan is certainly inspired by the Olympics

The Olympics are so special..They inspire so many..My 3 kids went to bed at 12 and woke up at 730am and turned it back on straight away ..
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 8, 2016

15. Darren Sammy congratulates the Tallawahs on their win in the CPL 2016

Congrats to the champion gmath349 1st St Lucian to win @CPL #booooom @ St .Kitts, West Indies https://t.co/0c95Pcmyrv
— Daren Sammy (@darrensammy88) August 8, 2016

16. Damien Martyn simply cannot get enough of Michael Phelps

What a superstar @MichaelPhelps is.. Winning his 19th Gold medal #RioOlympics2016 #Phelps
— Damien Martyn (@damienmartyn) August 8, 2016

17. Gautam Gambhir is somehow convinced that this will be the Olympics for India

Proud of Dipa Karmakar on making the finals of artistic gymnastics. Don't be satisfied yet, one more push & medal could be ours…HISTORY
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 8, 2016

18. Pragyan Oja also has another creative way of wishing the Indian athletes in Rio the Best