Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

Here's how the fraternity spent its day on social media platforms.

Published - 17 Aug 2019, 20:49 IST | Updated - 17 Aug 2019, 20:49 IST

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The cricketing trends on social media today revolved around the ongoing second Ashes Test between the arch-rivals England and Australia at Lord’s. Steve Smith was once again at his best with the bat and stood firm when the wickets kept falling at the other end. He scored a valiant 92 to take Australia close to England’s first innings total. The fraternity hailed him for the stupendous knock.

However, his duel with Jofra Archer was the one many were excited of and it lived up the expectation. The Caribbean born bowler was at his best and he literally unsettled Smith with his bowling. One of the bouncers first hit the batsman on his arm which led to Smith wearing the guard in grimacing pain. But then came the deadliest delivery which hit him flush in the neck-jaw area.

Smith collapsed at the same moment after being hit and had to walk off the field to get treated. However, he was fine soon as he came out to bat at the fall of next wicket and scored three boundaries much to the delight of the Australian fans. Meanwhile, the cricketers from both the countries expressed concern for the batsman while they also praised Archer for bowling absolutely well.

1. Lisa not happy with the crowd booing Steve Smith

Sorry you cannot boo Smith after being hit and coming back on!! Are they F🤬 kidding #Ashes
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) August 17, 2019

2. Bhajji is enjoying his time in Punjab

Aaja japhi de de .. mera sohna punjab ❤️✅ #green pic.twitter.com/kgKW1U6mnS
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 17, 2019

3. Badani is proud of his Chepauk Super Gillies boys after winning TNPL 2019

This year's @TNPremierLeague has been truly remarkable. To come back from a poor season in '18 to win the 🏆 this year represents what the boys are made of. For themselves and for the fans to be able to bring joy is as good as it gets. Super Proud of everyone at @supergillies 🙏 pic.twitter.com/QxfZg0IYEc
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) August 17, 2019

4. Butt is loving the way Jofra Archer is bowling in the Ashes 2019

@JofraArcher putting up a show of short pitch bowing 🔥🔥🔥. Goodluck to batsmen . Also something about the dukes ball
— Salman Butt (@im_SalmanButt) August 17, 2019

5. Tino Best is not trusting the speed gun in the Ashes

That slow ball or knuckle ball was 90.9mph not trusting this speed gun #Ashes2019 what you guys think 🤔???? #EngvAus @Ponty100mph
— Tino95 (@tinobest) August 17, 2019

6. Lisa is feeling terrible after watching Smith being hit on the helmet

I feel sick, looking at that footage of Smith being hit. #fingercrossed
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) August 17, 2019

7. Vaughan terms Archer a superstar for the way he bowled at Smithy

Jofra Archer is already a superstar … Not many in the history of the game clear Bars to make sure they don’t miss the moment … On debut he has already achieved that … #Ashes #Lords
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 17, 2019

8. Bishop tweets for Cummins

Moment of truth for Cummins with all the short balls he bowled.
— Ian bishop (@irbishi) August 17, 2019

9. Mathews wishes Kusal Perera on his birthday

Happy bday ⁦@KusalJPerera⁩ have a great year ahead all the best stayblessed pic.twitter.com/NzV2MKMRtu
— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) August 17, 2019

10. Captain’s special wishes for Kusal Perera

Happy birthday @KusalJPerera 🎉🎉🎉🎉 pic.twitter.com/qR7KWsxfvC
— Dimuth Karunaratne (@IamDimuth) August 17, 2019

11. Dhammika Prasad is impressed with the way Sri Lanka played

What day for our boys. It was super batting display from @IamDimuth and @thiri66. Great stuff boys. Hope tomorrow both of u will finishing the task in grand mode. Wel done boys. It was super show. @OfficialSLC 👏👏👏👏👏
— Dhammika Prasad (@imDhammika) August 17, 2019

12. Bedi is not happy with Australia’s approach

Aussies are playing the ‘catch up’ game pretty manfully..still a long way to go to establish ‘control’ even n terms o a possible draw..!! Just thinking how different things wud’ve been had OZ batted 1st.! #TimPaine’s learning process is just beginning..ditto new support staff.!!
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) August 17, 2019

13. Hoggy is concerned with Australia’s batting

It is a concern for @cricketcomau it's looking like no Smith no score. #ashes #EngvAus
Australia need to fill a few holes.
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) August 17, 2019

14. Vaughan is impressed with freakish Smith