Cricketing trends on social media today

Indian Women’s cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy has posted a heartwarming message on Twitter regarding the demise of her mother as well as her sister.

Published - 10 May 2021, 20:14 IST | Updated - 10 May 2021, 20:14 IST

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The trends on social media today mainly revolved around several cricketers letting the world know that they have taken their dose of vaccination for the deadly Covid-19 pandemic. The likes of Deepak Chahar, Cheteshwar Pujara, Siddharth Kaul, and Danish Kaneria have taken their vaccination today.

Meanwhile, Hassan Ali is extremely happy after Pakistan thrashed Zimbabwe by an innings and 147 runs in the 2nd Test match. Also, cricketing legend Shahid Afridi has lauded the Pakistan side for their exemplary performance.

Meanwhile, Indian Women’s cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy has posted a heartwarming message on Twitter regarding the demise of her mother as well as her sister. Shikha Pandey has also reacted to Veda Krishnamurthy’s moving tribute.

Also, Piyush Chawla’s father passed away after he was infected with Covid-19, and the likes of Suresh Raina and Irfan Pathan have extended their condolences. England pacer James Anderson has stated that it is a good feeling to be back on the field. And finally, former Indian skipper Mohammed Azharuddin has lauded Venkatesh Prasad and has called him one of the best exponents of swing bowling.

1. Deepak Chahar reveals that he has got the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine today

Got my first dose of COVID vaccine 💉 today. I urge you all to get vaccinated as soon as possible. And a big thanks to our police, doctors and all the frontline staff for taking care of us. I hope we recover soon from this COVID pandemic 🙏🏼#COVID19Vaccination #CoronaVaccine pic.twitter.com/84pjS2UWh2
— Deepak chahar 🇮🇳 (@deepak_chahar9) May 10, 2021

2. James Anderson states that it is good to be back on the cricket field

Good to be back 🏏🌹 pic.twitter.com/t4VWDv3orY
— James Anderson (@jimmy9) May 10, 2021

3. Suresh Raina thanks a few people for donating oxygen concentrators

Thank you so much @nishantpitti @rikantpitti @ppitti @easemytrip for donating oxygen concentrators to @grfCare in these difficult times. Really appreciate your effort in providing relief to people, we are in this together. #staysafe #stayhealthy 🙏
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) May 10, 2021

4. Hassan Ali thanks Allah after Pakistan’s rousing victory against Zimbabwe

Grateful to the Almighty Allah for another successful series. A double 💯 from @AbidAli_Real and contribution from @AzharAli_ & Nauman Bhai was amazing. Congrats and well done on another five-for bro @iShaheenAfridi 👏🏽
Thanks to all the supporters 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/M4I1M1Z3FX
— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) May 10, 2021

5. Cheteshwar Pujara and his wife get vaccinated for Covid-19

Puja and I got our first dose of the vaccine today. Urge each one of you to try and get yours too if eligible 🙏#staysafe #GetVaccinated pic.twitter.com/IjGOV2iEUq
— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) May 10, 2021

6. Danish Kaneria requests everybody to get vaccinated

Jai Ambey 🙏,By Grace of Mata Rani got first dose of my Vaccination today,Please pray for me 🙏.A Humble request plz get vaccinated pic.twitter.com/uOfxSjrr4d
— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) May 10, 2021

7. Shahid Afridi congratulates the Pakistan side for their dominant performance against Zimbabwe

Great work Pakistan! It is important to give a real dominant performance wherever possible and that is what Pakistan have done. Congratulations to Azhar,Abid, Nauman, Shaheen and Hasan on fine performances. Tough luck Zimbabwe, so much to learn still!
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) May 10, 2021

8. Siddharth Kaul states that the only way to defeat Covid-19 is to get vaccinated

The only way to win the war against this pandemic is to have an armour of the Vaccine. Got my first Jab today !! I urge all of you to please get your vaccination done asap. We all want our lives back to the normal 🙏
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.#vaccinationdone✔️ #getvaccienated #covid_19 #pandemic pic.twitter.com/6aXFrdeeyZ
— Siddharth Kaul (@iamsidkaul) May 10, 2021

9. Veda Krishnamurthy pens a moving message to her deceased mother and sister

To my dearest Amma and Akka ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NLj7kAYQXN
— Veda Krishnamurthy (@vedakmurthy08) May 10, 2021

10. Suresh Raina offers his condolences to Piyush Chawla

Saddened to hear about the demise of PiyushChawla's father. My prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong & safe brother! OmShanti🙏
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) May 10, 2021

11. Irfan Pathan offers his condolences to Piyush Chawla and his family

My dear brother Piyush Chawla’s father, Pramod uncle is no more. My deepest condolences to you & your family. I pray that you go thru this difficult time with patience. Uncle was a great soul and full of life. COVID has taken one more life! pic.twitter.com/ePHLip8AAq
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 10, 2021

12. Suresh Raina has changed his profile picture

#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/9Dd2C7r1L2
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) May 10, 2021

13. Russell Arnold is happy that Avishka Gunawardena has been cleared of corruption charges

Good news.. happy to hear Avishka Gunawardena has been cleared by an Independent anti corruption tribunal
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) May 10, 2021

14. Mohammed Azharuddin labels Venkatesh Prasad as one of the best exponents of swing bowling

One of the best exponent of swing bowling @venkateshprasad https://t.co/PKnkKAZNsF
— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) May 10, 2021

15. Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary is embarking on a new journey

This swearing-in ceremony has been an unprecedented experience for me. I would like to thank our favourite DIDI @MamataOfficial & my brother @abhishekaitc for having faith on me and giving this opportunity to serve the people of Bengal.
A new journey begins!#AITC #JoyBangla pic.twitter.com/WvbkfVrsSr
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) May 10, 2021