Cricketing trends on social media today

Today marks the 64th birthday of legendary Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad, and the likes of Ahmed Shehzad and Hasan Ali have wished Miandad on his special day.

Published - 12 Jun 2021, 19:47 IST | Updated - 12 Jun 2021, 19:47 IST

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A plethora of topics were discussed by various cricketers from around the world, and let us look at them in the cricketing trends on social media today. Today marks the 64th birthday of legendary Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad, and the likes of Ahmed Shahzad and Hasan Ali have wished Miandad on his special day.

Devon Conway scored a classic 80 off 143 deliveries for New Zealand in the 2nd Test against England, and Murali Kartik is reminded of Indian batting legend Sourav Ganguly when he sees Conway wielding the willow. Shane Warne has questioned why the England side has not picked a spinner in their playing XI in the 2nd Test against the Black Caps.

A number of cricketers have also offered their thoughts on the pulsating French Open semifinal encounter that took place between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal on 11th June 2021. In a marathon match that lasted for more than 4 hours, Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal in 4 sets to advance to the summit clash of the 2021 French Open. Djokovic will take on Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final on 13th June 2021.

1. Ahmed Shehzad wishes the legendary Javed Miandad on his birthday

Happy birthday to one of the greatest of all times and an inspiration to me and many. May Allah bless Javed Miandad sb with a happy and long life ahead 🎂 pic.twitter.com/me0WvK6nWv
— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) June 12, 2021

2. Hasan Ali extends his birthday wishes to former Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad

Happy birthday to the fearless king Javed Miandad bhai 🎂 May Allah bless him with lots of health and happiness.
— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) June 12, 2021

3. Murali Kartik ponders on the similarities between Devon Conway and Sourav Ganguly

Is there a lot of #GodOnTheOffSide touch and resemblance to Dean Conway not to forget the similarities to a Lords debut & a century there in.. Beautiful to watch
— Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali) June 12, 2021

4. Shane Warne questions England for not picking a specialist spinner in their playing XI against New Zealand

Feel for my fellow spinners in county cricket. If u don’t pick a spinner at Edgbaston-then when ? Edgbaston & the Gabba are the best pitches in the world to bowl spin. I looked forward to Edgbaston as much as the Gabba. Negative again from the poms @SkyCricket @MichaelVaughan !
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) June 12, 2021

5. Brad Hogg highlights the importance of the swinging ball in Test cricket

Importance of a ball swinging in Test Cricket has been on display #ENGvNZ. Seeing the ball beat the outside edge early on in a batsman's innings, the batsman fighting for survival, then once settled playing some awesome cricket shots. Bring on day 3. #Cricket
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) June 12, 2021

6. Sanju Samson is experiencing peace with himself

At Peace with Myself
✌🏽😊 pic.twitter.com/kfsN4fxHV4
— Sanju Samson (@IamSanjuSamson) June 12, 2021

7. Amol Muzumdar offers his random thoughts on Tennis

Mind boggles..What IF? There was no @rogerfederer then @RafaelNadal would ve been on 35. If there was no @DjokerNole, Roger would ve been on 40. If there was no Nadal, Djoko would ve been on 37….😳😳 random thoughts.. mind boggles. I LOVE TENNIS 🎾 #frenchopen2021
— Amol Muzumdar (@amolmuzumdar11) June 12, 2021

8. Wasim Jaffer offers his opinion on Novak Djokovic’s victory over Rafael Nadal

Nadal lost the semi final at #rolandgarros2021? It's a joke surely.. oh it is a Djoke🙌🏼 #Djokovic pic.twitter.com/2tJgYcz8HG
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 12, 2021

9. Brad Hodge feels that people should admire Novak Djokovic

I love @RafaelNadal but You have to admire @DjokerNole what a performer
— Brad Hodge (@bradhodge007) June 12, 2021

10. Brad Hogg opines that the New Zealand batting lineup is not just about Kane Williamson

Can't just talk about Williamson in the New Zealand batting line up, they look as though they have a few others to fill the void. Enjoyed Young and Conway last night against a world class attack. They keep producing. #ENGvNZ
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) June 12, 2021

11. Washington Sundar feels that the match between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic was inhuman

Nadal losing the semifinal at Roland Garros after being one set UP 🤯
Bizarre Times!
Inhuman effort for every single point though 💯 #NadalDjokovic @rolandgarros
— Washington Sundar (@Sundarwashi5) June 11, 2021

12. Alan Wilkins feels that he might have watched the most extraordinary Tennis match of his career

Not sure if I have just watched the most extraordinary tennis match in my privileged career! @DjokerNole ending the reign of the greatest on clay – Rafael Nadal @Vijay_Amritraj I missed you in commentary!
— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) June 11, 2021

13. Mohammad Kaif offers his thoughts on the French Open semi-final clash between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal

They are showing that they are human every now and then… #novakvsnadal #rollandgarros2021
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 11, 2021

14. Dinesh Karthik feels that both Nadal and Djokovic epitomize the phrase ‘NOT GIVING UP’

If anyone ever wants to know what “NOT GIVING UP” in sport means, plz switch on tele and watch these two legends play.If you’ve slept in India already,please watch this match in replay,Highlights will never ever do justice to this quality of tennis.#frenchopen2021 #NadalDjokovic
— DK (@DineshKarthik) June 11, 2021