Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media revolved around a number of events. The fourth and final Test between India and Australia got underway at The Gabba in Brisbane. Before the start of the day’s play, India were jolted with a couple of body blows after Jasprit Bumeah and Ravindra Jadeja were ruled out due to injuries. In their place, T Natarajan and Washington Sundar made their Test debuts.

Despite not having the most experienced pace attack, India picked up five wickets. Had Ajinkya Rahane not dropped Marnus Labuschagne when the latter was on 37, India would have been in a stronger position. Natarajan picked the crucial wickets of Marnus Labuschagne and Matthew Wade. Sundar, on the other hand, got rid of Steve Smith, who had gotten his eyes in by then.

Suresh Raina and other Indian cricketers were happy after the duo made their debuts. At the close of play on the first day, Australia are at 274 for the loss of five wickets in 87 overs. Cameron Green and Tim Paine are in the middle.

Alex Hales was happy after he was picked by Islamabad United to play in the 2020 edition of the Pakistan Super League. Arjun Tendulkar played his maiden T20 match for Mumbai against Haryana in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy.

1. Shikhar Dhawan on Army Day

A salute and endless gratitude towards our armed forces for their service to the nation. Thank you for protecting our country and keeping us safe 🇮🇳#ArmyDay pic.twitter.com/WEA2m6FZhO

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) January 15, 2021

2. Sandeep Lamichhane wishes Binod Bhandari for his century 

Congratulations @Binod_b7 dai for your brilliant 💯 on the opening game of PM cup. Was pleasure to watch you. Best wishes ahead. @CricketNep #PMCup pic.twitter.com/TOTjiDPsaN

— Sandeep Lamichhane (@Sandeep25) January 15, 2021

3. Veda Krishnamurthy lauds Sophie Devine for her heartfelt gesture 

👏🙌❤️ https://t.co/uRUYXC34Nt

— Veda Krishnamurthy (@vedakmurthy08) January 15, 2021

4. Danny Morrison lauds Andre Fletcher for his stupendous knock

And ‘Spicey’… well bashed at the MCG just now! 🤸🏽💥 #Spiceman #Fletch #BBL10 89 off 49 👏

— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) January 15, 2021

5. Lisa Sthalekar excited to be back at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

Nice to be back at the #MCG for @7Cricket @BBL No doubt the @StarsBBL will enjoy the home conditions pic.twitter.com/7uTZ77tZ4T

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) January 15, 2021

6. Alex Hales happy to be back with the Islamabad United

Super excited to be back at @isbunited. Loved my first stint with the team. Can’t wait to be back in red again. #UnitedWeWin

— Alex Hales (@AlexHales1) January 15, 2021

7. Kevin Pietersen enjoying Friday

Morning!
Gorgeous day – frost and freezing, but clear!
Have the best Friday! 😍 pic.twitter.com/qEL1hU4V5d

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) January 15, 2021

8. Virender Sehwag over the moon after T Natarajan made his Test debut 

Natarajan's story is a stuff dreams are made of. Feel delighted for the young man. pic.twitter.com/OMr4KNaoPt

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 15, 2021

9. Brendon McCullum enjoying with his wife 

Great few days with the Wife, choosing our new family holiday home site at the amazing @GibbstonValley Resort. #SouthernMan #SouthernBred pic.twitter.com/zPW5suN9Lw

— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) January 15, 2021

10. Vinod Kambli takes a dig at Marnus Labuschagne and Matthew Wade 

The way @marnus3cricket & @MatthewWade13 threw away their wickets, looked like they were playing BBL! They could have built a mountain of runs#AUSvIND

— Vinod Kambli (@vinodkambli349) January 15, 2021

11. RP Singh lauds the Indian pace attack for fighting tooth and nail

5 wickets on a first day at Gabba with such an inexperienced attack! Despite three dropped catches, I will still clap for the Indian team for fighting so bravely against all odds. #AUSvINDtest #brisbanetest #AUSvIND #AUSvsIND #INDvAUS

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) January 15, 2021

12. Mohammad Kaif after T Natarajan makes his Test debut at The Gabba 

Natarajan's early success in Test gives hope to millions of tennis ball cricketers playing in gallis, maidans, building compound, parks. Bowling with soft ball makes your wrist strong and teaches you street smartness. Lage raho Bhai log. #INDvsAUS

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 15, 2021

13. Michael Vaughan on cloud 9 after Joe Root’s century against Sri Lanka 

High class @root66 … Any youngsters who want to learn how to play spin just follow his lead … !! #Roooooootttttttt #SLvENG

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 15, 2021

14. Rohan Gavaskar after Arjun Tendulkar makes his debut for Mumbai 

@sachin_rt last game for Mumbai was against Haryana . Arjun’s first game for Mumbai is against Haryana 🙂 all the best buddy . Enjoy the moment and be the best player that you can be . That’s all one can do . #SMAT2021

— Rohan Gavaskar (@rohangava9) January 15, 2021

15. Suresh Raina happy for T Natarajan and Washington Sundar 

So happy for you my brothers @Natarajan_91 and @Sundarwashi5 on your debut test match to represent your country! My good wishes are with you, Congrats & Good Luck 👍 #AUSvIND

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) January 15, 2021