Cricketing Trends on Social Media Today

Here's how the cricketers spent their day on social media platforms.

Published - 12 Aug 2020, 21:32 IST | Updated - 12 Aug 2020, 21:32 IST

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There were several cricketing trends on social media on Wednesday. But the most exciting one for the fans was a video that Shikhar Dhawan shared. The left-hander, ahead of the IPL 2020, shared a video of his warming up for the upcoming season. Sanath Jayasuriya and Chaminda Vaas extended their congratulations to the newly elected Sri Lankan Sports Minister, Rajapaksa Namal.

On the occasion of Janmashtami, cricketers Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh wished their fans. Jasprit Bumrah shared an adorable video where one of his young fans tried to imitate his bowling action. Kevin Pietersen, in a tweet, wrote that his summer in the UK has been amazing while David Warner shared a cute picture with his daughter.

In other Trends, England pacer Jofra Archer wrote in a tweet that he is going to come out of Fortnite retirement. On the occasion of International Youth Day, Gautam Gambhir and Russel Arnold urged the youngsters to rise up to the occasion and make a difference. Yuvraj Singh asked everyone to contribute their bit and protect Elephants on the occasion of World Elephant Day.

1. Jasprit Bumrah is impressed with a kid who tried to imitate his bowling

The future looks bright, little one! Keep at it 💪🏼 https://t.co/1xdtn1E77F
— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) August 12, 2020

2. Kevin Pietersen tweeted that his quarantine in the UK has been amazing

Forced to summer holiday at home here in the UK has been amazing. What a splendid summer! 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️ pic.twitter.com/NjWRqQisfj
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) August 12, 2020

3. Former all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya congratulated Rajapaksa Namal for his appointment as Minister of Sports

Congratulations @RajapaksaNamal on your appointment as the Minister of Sports. Best wishes.
— Sanath Jayasuriya (@Sanath07) August 12, 2020

4. Yuvraj Singh has requested everyone to you their bit to save Elephants on World Elephant Day

On World Elephant Day, let’s do our bit to protect these amazing beings. We need to spread awareness about the threats they face and protect them from exploitation.
In this photo, Mr. Kabini with his large, beautiful tusks#WorldElephantDay2020 @PrakashJavdekar @shaazjung pic.twitter.com/CQZgRF4U72
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) August 12, 2020

5. Jofra Archer has decided to come out of Fortnite retirement

Coming out of fortnite retirement
— Jofra Archer (@JofraArcher) August 12, 2020

6. Mohammad Hafeez very inspired by a 90+ lady following a healthy lifestyle and routine

Met an inspirational Young lady today morning at Golf course. She is 90+ & & living her life healthy & happily.Good healthy routine 😍👍🏼 pic.twitter.com/3tsWSkXl1E
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) August 12, 2020

7. David Warner shared a joyful moment with his daughter

View this post on Instagram

Absolutely blessed!! Love my girls #isla #family #love #smile
A post shared by David Warner (@davidwarner31) on Aug 12, 2020 at 2:55am PDT

8. On the occasion of International Youth Day, Gautam Gambhir has urged the youth to enter politics

YOUTH NEEDS TO ENTER POLITICS!
If you don't take responsibility, you can never have the future of your choice! #InternationalYouthDay
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 12, 2020

9. Chaminda Vaas extended his congratulations to the new Sri Lankan Sports Minister

Congratulations Honorable Sports Minister @RajapaksaNamal
👏All the Very Best🙏
— Chaminda Vaas (@chaminda_vaas) August 12, 2020

10. Shikhar Dhawan has begun his warming for IPL 2020

Warming up for the IPL 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VrKisYhgFy
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 12, 2020

11. Rohan Gavaskar thinks he has got the new ‘stuckhome syndrome’

Thought I should step out of the house for some fresh air but then didn’t feel like it . I think I’ve got ‘stuckhome syndrome’ .
— Rohan Gavaskar (@rohangava9) August 12, 2020

12. RP Singh has appealed everyone in Bengaluru to maintain peace

Peace 🙏 . I appeal to everyone in #Bengaluru to maintain peace . Please, stop the #bengaluruviolence and #BengaluruRiot and maintain brotherhood at all times. My heart is praying for normalcy which must be restored at the earliest.
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) August 12, 2020

13. Russel Arnold wants the youth to Stand up and make a difference

Stand up and make difference #InternationalYouthDay You are the future … Make this World a place of love, trust and peace. Cheers to all the youth in the forefront already pic.twitter.com/TpfNY2zloj
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) August 12, 2020

14. Suresh Raina has wished his fans on the occasion of Janmashtami

Jai Shri Krishna! May the almighty bless you all with wisdom & compassion.#HappyJanmashtami pic.twitter.com/TmxAUUr6Lr
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) August 12, 2020

15. Harbhajan Singh has extended his wishes to everyone on Janmashtami