Cricketing Trends on Social Media Today

Exactly one year ago, millions of hearts were shattered after India suffered an 18-run defeat against New Zealand in the semi-final of the 2019 World Cup. The ‘MS Dhoni run-out’ was the final nail in the coffin as India crashed out of the showpiece event. The Men in Blue could only gather 221 runs in 49.3 overs while hunting 240.

Millions of fans’ hearts were broken after they saw a teary-eyed MS Dhoni walking back to the pavilion after getting run out. Many cricketers and fans rued the heartbreaking defeat as they remembered the semi-final loss. Ravindra Jadeja, who had scored 77 off 59 deliveries in the encounter, also took it to Twitter to remember the upsetting defeat.

Meanwhile, wishes also poured in for Sunil Gavaskar, who celebrated his 71st birthday on Friday. BCCI and ICC also paid tribute to the Indian legend, who was the first batsman to reach 10,000 Test runs. The stalwart was also a part of India’s 1983 World Cup-winning side.

Gavaskar played 125 matches during his Test career and scored 10,122 runs at an average of 51.12. In One-day Internationals, the prolific batsman played 108 matches and scored 3,092 runs at an average of 35.13.

In the absence of cricket, many players have been keeping themselves fit by training indoors or outdoors. Suresh Raina, who has been sweating it out amid the pandemic, shared a hilarious clip while taking ice bath post the practice. It was none other than youngster Rishabh Pant who joined Raina in his ice bath.

1. Suresh Raina takes an ice bath with Rishabh Pant

Post practice #icebath with my brother @RishabhPant17 pic.twitter.com/HKblMoKuTs

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) July 10, 2020

2. Jemimah Rodrigues shares a hilarious video

Comment WOW if you think this is a very WOW 🌚
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Props to @elirodstick for helping me do this xD#WhatAWoW pic.twitter.com/Zh2GYwJyHH

— Jemimah Rodrigues (@JemiRodrigues) July 10, 2020

3. Wasim Jaffer asks fans to choose the most heartbreaking defeat

Indian cricket fans, which defeat hurt you the most? #Kohli #Rohit #Dhoni #Ganguly

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) July 10, 2020

4. Tino Best reacts to Stuart Broad being excluded for the first Test

Honestly why Archer playing before Broad chaaaaa fair is fair tho🥺🥺, cause u have Wood bowling 90+ , And he’s bowling the same pace as Broad , I have no problem with Broad being pissed 😤 #EngVsWI ….. that’s not fair at all 😒 .

— Tino95 (@tinobest) July 10, 2020

5. Inzamam-ul-Haq extends birthday wishes to Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar: First to 10000 Test Runs https://t.co/Dm0JnhgEYE#TheMatchWinner by #InzamamulHaq

— Inzamam ul Haq (@Inzamam08) July 10, 2020

6. Yuvraj Singh wishes birthday to ‘Legend’ Sunil Gavaskar

To the legend who defined class with his bat, someone we all grew up watching and my childhood hero! Happy Birthday Sunny bhai 🎂 your passion for the game is infectious and inspiring. Wishing you a wonderful day, my best regards #SunilGavaskar

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 10, 2020

7. Aakash Chopra wants some changes in the DRS rule

Two ‘Umpire’s Calls’ should be Not Out. Give margin for one…but not for two. Also, about time take a call on impact and pitching of the ball…why an Umpire’s call for things that you can see?? #DRS #EngvWI

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 10, 2020

8. Eoin Morgan excited as club cricket returns

Such great news that club cricket can start again from tomorrow. Best of luck to everyone due to play for the first time this summer. Go well! 🏏

— Eoin Morgan (@Eoin16) July 10, 2020

9. ICC pays tribute to Sunil Gavaskar

💥 First batsman to score 10,000 Test runs
💥 First batsman to score centuries in both innings of a Test thrice
💥 Held the record for most number of Test tons until 2005
💥 First India fielder to claim 100 Test catches

Happy birthday to legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar 🎉 pic.twitter.com/eyMqeSf54n

— ICC (@ICC) July 10, 2020

10. Ravindra Jadeja reacts to India’s 2019 World Cup semi-final defeat

We try our best but still fall short sometimes 😔
One of the saddest days! #oneyearagotoday pic.twitter.com/1U3N3VYyYj

— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) July 10, 2020

11. Suresh Raina extends birthday wishes to Sunil Gavaskar

Happy Birthday to the Legend! Master of Indian Cricket 🇮🇳
From being the first person to score centuries and achieving many milestones.
You will always be loved by all the Cricket fans🏏
Wish you great health and prosperity🙏 pic.twitter.com/kh2pym3xdT

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) July 10, 2020

12. ICC reminisces a moment from 2019 World Cup semi-final

When you see someone outside without a mask on 😯 pic.twitter.com/LGrqOudldD

— ICC (@ICC) July 10, 2020

13. Sachin Tendulkar reacts to reverse-swing in England-West Indies Test

I feel England is planning to rely more on reverse swing in this match. The strategy to bowl short & hit the deck hard will bring reverse swing into play earlier. It has already started reversing & that is what we will most likely see in the 1st & the 2nd innings. #ENGvWI

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 10, 2020

14. Irfan Pathan pays tribute to Sunil Gavaskar

Can you imagine facing the quicks who balls 150kmph without wearing a helmet? Sunny Sir, a childhood hero of mine did it with utmost ease. Huge respect to him and best wishes on his Birthday! #legend #SunilGavaskar Sir. #respect #birthday pic.twitter.com/W5xFpvcmSu

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 10, 2020

15. Vinod Kambli shares a throwback picture with Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar

Wishing a very happy birthday to my cricketing idol, #SunilGavaskar!
May God bless and wish him many more years of happiness! pic.twitter.com/piGuWuERyx

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) July 10, 2020