Cricketing trends in Twitter today

Published - 29 Dec 2016, 20:02 IST | Updated - 29 Dec 2016, 20:02 IST

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Shakib al Hasan (Photo Source: Twitter) Cricketing trends

Cricketing trends in twitter was buzzing with tweets from all around the world. There were birthday celebrations, dejection, admiration and many other things which the tweets from the Cricketers expressed.

The day began with funny man Virender Sehwag reaching out personally and wishing Pakistan’s spin king Saqlain Mushtaq on his birthday. The pioneer of ‘Doosra’, the magic delivery, turned 40 years old today. Sehwag, however, was in his sarcastic mood and shared a video of him hitting Saqi for a six to reach his triple century during the famous Multan Test.

David Warner, who himself struck an entertaining 144 earlier, was proud of his skipper Steven Smith who hit a classy century today at the MCG. Smith’s unbeaten century helped Australia reach 465-6 and take a 22-run first innings lead.

Scott Styris was enjoying the atmosphere at Nelson where Bangladesh took on hosts New Zealand in the second ODI of the three-match series. The dramatic match ended in the favour of the hosts as the Bangladeshis suffered a slump during their chase and eventually lost the match. Neil Broom with his maiden century starred in the match and his efforts were appreciated by senior mate Martin Guptill.

Graeme Swann encountered a dumb fellow, Kevin Pietersen was enjoying Melbourne in monochrome while Chris Gayle popped the champagne bottle, all these and many tweets from out cricketers in today Cricketing trends.

1.Graeme Swann enjoys meeting a dumb prick on Twitter

What?!!! The world isn't flat????!!! When were they going to tell us this! Our governments are LYING!! Ha ha I love how stupid some folk are https://t.co/IYXnj2SSUo
— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) December 29, 2016

2.Senior mate congratulates Neil Broom on his spectacular match winnings knock

Great fight shown from the boys today. Special innings from Neil Broom! Well deserved first century. One more for he clean sweep! @BLACKCAPS
— Martin Guptill (@Martyguptill) December 29, 2016

3. With lots of love to the dearest Saqlain Mushtaq, Virender Sehwag

A very happy birthday dear @Saqlain_Mushtaq .
Stay blessed and Thank you for the memories. Enjoying watching this in loop. pic.twitter.com/QOryy3L2TF
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 29, 2016

4. ‘No more cricket for Pakistan’ says Shahid Afridi

@SAfridiOfficial when will you play for Pak ? Your fans are desperately waiting
— Aleena Asif (@AsifAleena) December 29, 2016

https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial/status/814456300503437312

@SAfridiOfficial Please don't say that. It hurts me & fans! Really somber for us to hear that from you. Don't make your haters ecstatic! ??
— Hábib (@Habib_Rehman84) December 29, 2016

Don't worry-I'm always here for my fans & well-wishers (& ready to convert the haters too 😉 https://t.co/P5YAoLPOQL
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) December 29, 2016

5. Beauty in monochrome

Holy smokes, Melbourne! ⛈?⛈?⛈?⛈?⛈?????⛈? pic.twitter.com/o5v9t0VwD7
— KP (@KP24) December 29, 2016

6. That’s all folks. Rains gobble up the last session

And it's goodnight from the @mcg #pissingdown pic.twitter.com/8Y6DfVOCcv
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) December 29, 2016

7. Johan Botha happy with the services of his sponsor

Thank you once again @tnfcricket for the great equipment?!! Great… https://t.co/DHdruDL0FD
— johan botha (@johan_botha) December 29, 2016

8. Champagne pops!!!Party’s on for the ‘Universe Boss’

Pop ? ?? https://t.co/BYFxbqLsNo
— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) December 29, 2016

9. Bangladesh on top; Bangladesh slides; Bangladesh loses

It's now a beautiful day here in Nelson. Bangladesh on top #NZvsBAN pic.twitter.com/WjVx1alUjm
— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) December 29, 2016

10. In god we trust. Darren Sammy is prepared to face the world with love

2017 Is Mine…No weapons form shall prosper #GodIsMySelector https://t.co/Y48aEGQ6aB
— Daren Sammy (@darrensammy88) December 28, 2016

11. That was a thriller, mate

Aaron Finch!!! Clutch!!! Surely he can't do it…. #BBL06
— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) December 29, 2016

12. The end of the season sale is here

I am getting ready for the #MyntraEndOfReasonSale from Jan 3-5. What about you?#TayyarHoJao.
Share the YT link: https://t.co/HT5cDlTuwW
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) December 29, 2016

13. Shakib al Hasan makes her feel special

pic.twitter.com/19zpw1RURS
— Shakib Al Hasan (@Sah75official) December 29, 2016

14. Congratulations skipper

Great work today by our skip @stevesmith49 another ? world class. Let's see what tomorrow has to offer. #toomuchrain
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) December 29, 2016

15. Great routine. Kevin Pietersen has a busy schedule today