Cricketing Trends on Social Media Today

Twitter, on Friday, was flooded with photos of Chennai Super Kings’ players as they arrived in Chennai for their training camp. Raina shared multiple photos featuring MS Dhoni, Piyush Chawla, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma and Monu Kumar. Chennai Super Kings’ also shared skipper Dhoni’s picture upon his arrival at the airport.

Many fans expressed their joy to see Dhoni back in action. The veteran has been away from the field now for more than a year. Ardent Dhoni fans flooded Twitter to show their excitement over their favourite player’s return.

The IPL 2020 will start on September 19 in the UAE and Dhoni will be seen leading the CSK in the cash-rich league. After finishing their training camp, players are slated to leave for UAE on August 21, where they will fight for their fourth IPL title.

Wishes also poured in for Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan after he struck a brilliant fifty against England on Day 2 in Southampton. Saving the visitors from a collapse, Rizwan’s half-century ensured that Pakistan cross the 200-run mark. Rizwan ended the day on 60* and will be aiming to add a few more runs when Pakistan start Day 3 from 223/9.

Rizwan became the first wicket-keeper batsman to score a half-century in the last 10 Tests of Pakistan in England. Twitter was flooded with praises for him as he flaunted his resilient batting in tough conditions.

1. Azhar Mahmood heaps praise on Mohammad Rizwan

Well played @iMRizwanPak ! Not easy to bat in these conditions. Showed great temperament, discipline & maturity to put in some crucial runs for Pakistan. #PAKvENG

— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) August 14, 2020

2. Shane Warne bats for Pink ball in Tests

Absolutely! I’ve said the same thing for a long time now ! Pink ball for test matches ASAP please ! Agree followers ? https://t.co/435KM5khso

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) August 14, 2020

3. Jason Gillespie feels a bowler should be patient while bowling to lower order

Agree with comments from @ShaneWarne on @SkyCricket re patient bowling to the lower order. There can be a danger of trying too many things.#ENGvPAK

— Jason Gillespie 🌱 (@dizzy259) August 14, 2020

4. Sanjay Manjrekar opines on runs conceded towards third man in ENG-PAK Test

Just amazed by the number of runs conceded down to third man. Never understand this general reluctance to keep a third man. Need not come at the cost of a slip but may be extra cover or mid on. #ENGvPAK

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) August 14, 2020

5. Badrinath wishes SP Balasubrahmanyam a speedy recovery

His voice has been therapy over the years, more power to you sir, will keep positivity in my #prayers 🙏🏻💪🏼#SPBalasubrahmanyam

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) August 14, 2020

6. Ian Bishop defends Babar Azam’s dismissal

Wow, can’t blame Babar Azam for that dismissal at all. That was as close to the perfect leg cutter from Stuart Broad. It really emphasizes how challenging batting in English conditions can be. A world-class Batsman playing well cant do anything about that.

— Ian bishop (@irbishi) August 14, 2020

7. Vinod Kambli reminisces Sachin Tendulkar’s first ton 

I couldn't witness his first century live as I was playing Ranji in India, so @sachin_rt gave another 99 chances to watch them! 😁
As I always call him…Master! 🙌#SachinMaidenCentury pic.twitter.com/Sg56m7RTYm

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) August 14, 2020

8. Tabraiz Shamsi shares a hilarious instance with his wife

Watching cricket with my wife is the most entertaining thing ever

She asks me about players like Ben Woakes, Chris Pollock and Joffa Archer to name a few 😁

— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) August 14, 2020

9. Ravichandran Ashwin wishes a speedy recovery to SP Balasubrahmanyam

Omg!! My prayers for the great SPB to recover. #SPBalasubrahmanyam

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 14, 2020

10. Sachin Tendulkar reminisces his maiden ton

Scoring my 1st ever 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ was very special as we managed to save the Test & keep the series alive, and it all happened on the eve of our Independence Day. 🇮🇳

It's been my privilege to play for India and I thank each one of you for your love & support over the years. pic.twitter.com/oTNUESifUs

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 14, 2020

11. Shahid Afridi donates an ambulance to commemorate Independence Day

To commemorate Independence Day, we have donated a fully equipped ambulance for the people of Tirah Valley under the initiative of #SAFhealth. Further expanding our efforts to reach vulnerable families living in the remote region.
Ensuring #HopeNotOut for all! pic.twitter.com/Bht6ARhcmd

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) August 14, 2020

12. Suresh Raina shares a picture with CSK teammates

💪✌️ pic.twitter.com/AhiQa9mAJi

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) August 14, 2020

13. Russel Arnold sweats it out in the gym

Got in to one of the old boys for a sweat out 😀 pic.twitter.com/eSRUyQEuju

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) August 14, 2020

14. Darren Sammy extends birthday wishes to Javed Afridi

Happy birthday to an extraordinary human being. May God continue to bless you brother. Wishing u many more birthdays @JAfridi10 pic.twitter.com/R008SPid9u

— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) August 14, 2020

15. Ricky Ponting reacts to Australia’s white-ball tour of England

Great to see some of Australia's most exciting young talent like Philippe and Meredith get a chance to tour with some of our all time greats. Can't wait to watch the series. https://t.co/aEvApNog6n

— Ricky Ponting AO (@RickyPonting) August 14, 2020