Cricketing trends on social media today

The trends in the world of cricket revolved around New Zealand’s resounding triumph over England in the second Test at Edgbaston today. The Kiwis thrashed Joe Root and his men by a margin of 8 wickets to win the two-match Test series 1-0.

And, the likes of VVS Laxman, Russell Arnold, Ian Bishop, and Michael Vaughan have congratulated the Kiwis on their spectacular victory. England batting icon Kevin Pietersen has opined that it is due to franchise cricket that the England willow wielders are struggling in Test match cricket.

Brad Hogg has opined that New Zealand rotating their bowlers ahead of the World Test Championship Final (WTC) against India will give a lot of headaches to the selectors. Meanwhile, Sandeep Lamichhane is getting beautiful glimpses of nature. Dinesh Chandimal has opined that a calm mind is the best weapon to fight challenges.

And finally, former Australian cricketer Brad Hoog feels that New Zealand will have to play BJ Watling in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC) against India that will commence on 18th June 2021 at Southampton.

1. Dimuth Karunaratne congratulates the New Zealand team for their victory over England

Congratulations @BLACKCAPS
you beauty! 👌👌
Now We will now enjoy the #INDvsNZ #WTC Finals match on 18th. #NZvsENG #INDvsNZ #TestCricket

— 𝑫𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑲𝒂𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒏𝒂 (@IamDimuth) June 13, 2021

2. VVS Laxman is looking forward to the WTC Final between India and New Zealand

England were without Stokes, Buttler and Archer but New Zealand were without Williamson, Watling, Southee.
Might effort by them to win the series against England at home comprehensively. Very impressed.
Looking forward to an exciting Ind vs NZ #WTCFinal2021 from the 18th. pic.twitter.com/gHqzSkoDZQ

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 13, 2021

3. Kevin Pietersen feels that franchise cricket is the main reason behind England’s batting woes in Test cricket

Since the franchise T20($$$$$$) started, hardly any of crickets GREATS have played full seasons of County Cricket.
HUGE gap between County & International cricket, hence the Test match batting woes!

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) June 13, 2021

4. Russell Arnold congratulates New Zealand for their victory over England

Now for the big one #Worldtestchampionship Final .. Wow @BLACKCAPS are amazing. Showing depth and class… on top in all formats.. Really really impressive what they achieve and how they achieve. Well done guys

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) June 13, 2021

5. Ian Bishop offers his opinion on the New Zealand cricket team

New Zealand have made themselves into one of the truly impressive narratives of the modern game. Great win today for them. Smallest population in test cricket to choose from; top teams in the world now; and into the World Test championship final they go.

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) June 13, 2021

6. Michael Vaughan feels that New Zealand will beat India in the WTC Final

NZ are a high class team .. Read the situation with the Bat in hand,skilful with the ball & catch brilliantly .. Really fancy them to beat India next week .. #ENGvNZ

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 13, 2021

7. Ravindra Jadeja wants to live in the moment

Live in the moment. #livehappy #blessed pic.twitter.com/sFZiNbx5F4

— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) June 13, 2021

8. Brad Hogg feels that New Zealand rotating their bowlers is giving rise to a selection dilemma

Problem with rotating your bowlers before the ultimate finale of the #WTCFinal2021 is creating selection dilemmas. Matt Henry.s top order wickets in the 2nd test v England have given the New Zealand selectors something to think about. #ENGvNZ #INDvsNZ

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) June 13, 2021

9. Dinesh Chandimal wants people to RELAX

Your calm mind is the ultimate weapon against your challenges. SO RELAX 👊 #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/FKEMCOPtWK

— dinesh chandimal (@chandi_17) June 13, 2021

10. Sandeep Lamichhane is enjoying the company of nature

Another great morning with some more new beautiful glimpses of this beautiful nature.🌳 pic.twitter.com/sZD6bCUhKL

— Sandeep Lamichhane (@Sandeep25) June 13, 2021

11. Brad Hogg feels that New Zealand should play BJ Watling in their playing XI for the WTC Final

Have to play Watling. He has been the foundation of the lower order, deserves a good send off for his contribution to New Zealand cricket, if fit. Young at 3 adds depth with Taylor at 5. 5 bowlers you would have to add the spinner for variety. Strong line up. 👋#WTCFinal2021 https://t.co/W0GxwLea9a

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) June 13, 2021

12. Faf Du Plessis thanks everybody for their love and support

Thank you everyone for all the messages of support. I'm back at the hotel recovering. Have concussion with some memory loss but I will be fine. Hopefully be back on the field soon. Much love. ❤️

— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) June 13, 2021

13. Mahela Jayawardene congratulates fellow Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara

Congratulations to one of the best in the world.. well deserved Sanga !!! https://t.co/YvFf914L7J

— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) June 13, 2021

14. Gautam Gambhir wishes Piyush Goyal on his birthday

Many happy returns of the day to Hon’ble Union Minister @PiyushGoyal Ji. Wish you a long & healthy life sir!

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) June 13, 2021

15. Dhammika Prasad is hoping that Faf du Plessis will get well soon

Get well soon champ, stay blessed. May god bless you and our almighty god will heal you. Amen https://t.co/ymDNxKPHdL

— Dhammika Prasad (@imDhammika) June 13, 2021