Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media revolved around a number of events. The 2021 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is currently taking place. On Friday, January 15, Puducherry played against Assam in a Group E match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Sheldon Jackson showed his class as he smashed an unbeaten 106 off 50 balls with seven fours and eight sixes. His knock helped Puducherry chase down the mammoth score of 227 runs in their 20 overs. He got the apt support from Paras Dogra, who scored a half-century.

The day wasn’t a happy one Hardik and Krunal Pandya as their father passed away due to cardiac arrest. After knowing about the news, Krunal left the bio-secure bubble in the SMAT20. He was playing for Baroda, who won their first three matches and were placed atop the points table. In their first match, he scored in the 70s and also picked up a couple of crucial wickets.

In the meantime, cricketers from all over the country sent their condolences for the Pandya brothers. Tabraiz Shamsi was impressed to see the security for the South African in Pakistan. The Proteas are set for a full-fledged series against Pakistan after a gap of 14 years.

Ian Botham congratulated Joe Root for the latter’s fourth double century in Test cricket. Sanjay Manjrekar was unhappy after Rohit Sharma threw his wicket away in the Brisbane Test after getting his eyes in.

1. Sheldon Jackson over the moon after scoring a century Andhra 

A feeling that can’t be put to words🙌 1st t20 💯. pic.twitter.com/NneoAOKdzY

— Sheldon Jackson (@ShelJackson27) January 16, 2021

2. Suresh Raina sends his condolences for Krunal and Hardik Pandya 

Deepest condolences to you @hardikpandya7 @krunalpandya24 and your family. May his soul RIP, may god give you the strength to stay strong #OmShanti 🙏

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) January 16, 2021

3. A saddened Siddarth Kaul

Its such a shocking news. Stay Strong @hardikpandya7 and @krunalpandya24 ! May Uncle RIP 🙏

— Siddharth Kaul (@iamsidkaul) January 16, 2021

4. Michael Vaughan happy after Moeen Ali comes out of isolation

Great to see Moeen Ali back from isolation … whatever happens this next few days i would play him in the next Test … England are going to need him this year and it’s a perfect chance to get him back in against Sri Lanka before the Indian trip … #SLvENG

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 16, 2021

5. Ian Botham congratulates Joe Root for scoring his fourth double century in Test cricket

Many congratulations to @root66 …..many more runs to come…..,and back on target to No 1 ..👍👍

— Ian Botham (@BeefyBotham) January 16, 2021

6. Yuzvendra Chahal asks for some comments on Chess 

Any comments 😛🕺 pic.twitter.com/T8PDigfzyU

— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) January 16, 2021

7. Rohan Gavaskar happy to see Pritam Das opening the bowling for Assam 

Really happy to see Pritam das ( aka pd , pocket rocket ) open the bowling for Assam . He along with Abu and sujoy Tarafdar were really promising prospects for Assam . Absolutely loved hanging with the three of them .#SyedMushtaqAliT20

— Rohan Gavaskar (@rohangava9) January 16, 2021

8. Murali Kartik keeping his fingers crossed on the rain forecasts in the Brisbane Test

Rain today..more and heavy rain forecast for day 4..95 for 5 wkts..India did a great job personally today… It will be interesting where the match is headed given the above scenario if it happens #INDvsAUS

— Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali) January 16, 2021

9. Kevin Pietersen sends a correction 

It’s, Kevin Pietersen, FFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/srQ61NeLHG

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) January 16, 2021

10. Hasan Ali wishes Faheem Ashraf on birthday 

Veery happy wala birthday @iFaheemAshraf #rotigroup #yoyo pic.twitter.com/bJo6HMdXfm

— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) January 16, 2021

11. Harmanpreet Kaur sends her condolences for Hardik and Krunal Pandya 

My heartfelt condolences to the Pandya family . Losing a parent is unimaginable and the loss is irreparable . I am really sorry @hardikpandya7 @krunalpandya24 Stay strong .

— Harmanpreet Kaur (@ImHarmanpreet) January 16, 2021

12. Sachin Tendulkar excited for Largest Vaccine Drive 

Wishing all of India the very best for #LargestVaccineDrive.@PMOIndia @CMOMaharashtra @MoHFW_INDIA pic.twitter.com/r4k3SVArDs

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 16, 2021

13. Tabraiz Shamsi on the tight security in Karachi 

Security is TIGHT! 🚁#Karachi #Pakistan #PAKvSA 🇵🇰🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/SCjIOf22Pr

— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) January 16, 2021

14. Virat Kohli heartbroken 

Heartbroken to hear about the demise of Hardik and Krunal's dad. Spoke to him a couple of times, looked a joyful and full of life person. May his soul rest in peace. Stay strong you two. @hardikpandya7 @krunalpandya24

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 16, 2021

15. Sanjay Manjrekar bashes Rohit Sharma 

Considering the experience missing in the team, that shot from an experienced Rohit Sharma was inexcusable. #AUSvsIND

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) January 16, 2021