Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media revolved around a number of events. Most of the talks were regarding the first day’s play for the opening Test between India and England at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. After the Brits won the toss and elected to bat first, the hosts had to play out of their skin to pick up wickets. Dominic Sibley and Rory Burns got the Brits off to a steady start with a partnership of 63 runs from 23.5 overs.

Ravi Ashwin got rid of Burns after which Jasprit Bumrah accounted for Daniel Lawrence’s wicket. From there it was one-way traffic in England’s favour. Root carried on from where he left in Sri Lanka. He celebrated his 100th Test with a century. He was circumspect, to begin with, but once he got the measure of the conditions, he milked the Indian bowling without dropping much sweat. He was showered with wishes from every nook and corner of the cricket fraternity.

Kevin Pietersen, the former England cricketer, felt that Indian skipper Virat Kohli missed Ravindra Jadeja’s services on the first day. Michael Vaughan, another former Brits’ cricketer, was baffled after India left out Kuldeep Yadav from the playing eleven for the ongoing Test. Buvneshwar Kumar celebrated his birthday and he was showered with wishes from his teammates.

1. VVS Laxman lauds Joe Root for the century

Magnificent 100 in his 100th Test for @root66 Its been a Subcontinent masterclass yet again. Loved his technique and approach especially against Spinners. #INDvsENG #class #leadingfromthefront

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) February 5, 2021

2. Wasim Jaffer impressed with Joe Root

Great way to start the series, skipper leading from the front and showing the way! Well played @root66 👏 100 in 100th test👌 #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/LJrEqw7kUi

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 5, 2021

3. Kevin Pietersen feels Virat Kohli is missing Ravindra Jadeja in Chennai

Virat misses Jadeja – BIG TIME!

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) February 5, 2021

4. Sanjay Manjrekar in awe of Joe Root’s batting 

Typical exceptional batsman’s hundred. Made with plenty left in the tank. 👏👏👏#JoeRoot

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) February 5, 2021

5. Michael Vaughan feels Joe Root’s century was at a different level

Different level @root66 !!! #INDvENG #Rrrroooooootttttttt

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 5, 2021

6. Mohammad Kaif wishes Bhuvneshwar Kumar on his birthday

Many Happy returns of the day @BhuviOfficial. Wishing you a year full of wickets and happiness. Can't wait to see you play again in India colours pic.twitter.com/mcJDi7ap03

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 5, 2021

7. Afghanistan fast bowler Aftab Alam has a request for Facebook

Dear @Facebook my official Facebook account is been under review!
Plz help me get my account back!@ICCMediaComms @ACBofficials pic.twitter.com/tvIztij4BO

— Aftab Alam 55 (@aftabalam55786) February 5, 2021

8. Aakash Chopra suggests India a technique to bowl to Dominic Sibley

Make Sibley Drive. Full—outside off. #IndvEng #AakashVani

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 5, 2021

9. Ramesh Powar asks Kuldeep Yadav a question by posting a video

Turn & bounce
Role model @imkuldeep18
What do you think? @imkuldeep18 https://t.co/z2VRFnm2pQ pic.twitter.com/eoFGXD3eiK

— RAMESH POWAR (@imrameshpowar) February 5, 2021

10. Murali Kartik feels Dominic Sibley is the mirror image of Alastair Cook

Dom Sibley is like a right handed mirror image of Alastair Cook from the way he picks up his bat to the kind of shots he plays #INDvENG

— Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali) February 5, 2021

11. Rishi Dhawan wishes Bhuvneshwar Kumar on birthday

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday @BhuviOfficial. 🎂 Stay healthy and hearty forever. Enjoy your day 😀

— rishi dhawan (@rishid100) February 5, 2021

12. Veda Krishnamurthy congratulates Lisa Sthalekar

Congratulations legend 😊😎 you little ripper 😬 https://t.co/SIEFAMdCxb

— Veda Krishnamurthy (@vedakmurthy08) February 5, 2021

13. RP Singh also wishes Bhuvneshwar on birthday

Have seen you growing up from a hard working swing bowler to now a world class pacer. Wish you a very happy birthday @BhuviOfficial and hope to see you soon in India colour. #HappyBirthdayBhuvi pic.twitter.com/NHuoCbJ8qm

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) February 5, 2021

14. Manoj Tiwary shares an opinion on the Chepauk Test

The pitch condition in cheupak stadium is not for my liking at all. Not turning enough to trouble the batsmen. Had thought India will look to take the home advantage but it's not the case. We have an interesting game on our hands #INDvENG

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) February 5, 2021

15. Michael Vaughan slams India for not playing Kuldeep Yadav

Ridiculous decision by #India not to play @imkuldeep18 !!! If he isn’t going to play at home with the injuries they have when is he going to play !!! #INDvENG

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 5, 2021