Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media revolved around a number of events. The third day of the fourth Test between India and Australia took place at The Gabba in Brisbane. Though the visiting team, led by Ajinkya Rahane, conceded a lead of 33 runs, they were showered with praises, especially due to the resilience showed by their batters lower down the batting order. Their batsmen showed grit and character.

Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar put on a partnership of 123 runs for the seventh wicket. Thakur showed the damage he can do with the bat in hand, scoring 67 runs with nine fours and two sixes. He was aggressive to the extent that he brought up his half-century with a massive six over the long-on region. He didn’t mind using his feet to the veteran off-spin bowler Nathan Lyon.

On Saturday, Hardik and Krunal Pandya’s father Himanshu passed away due to a cardiac arrest. Krunal had to leave the bio-secure bubble of Baroda. Before leaving, he took Baroda to the top of the point. Abhinav Mukund feels that T Natarajan can be proud of himself after making his debut for Team India across formats. Brad Hogg reckons that Australia are favourites to win the Brisbane Test.

1. Hardik Pandya shares an emotional post for his late father 

My daddy
As I said to your yesterday
Your last one ride.
Now rest in peace my king
You were a Happy soul!

I will miss you everyday dad
Love you always pic.twitter.com/hUipWOdjxL

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) January 17, 2021

2. Michael Vaughan impressed with Ravi Shastri’s performance with the Indian team 

Really enjoy the way @RaviShastriOfc manages this Indian team … He deserves a lot of credit for making them believe they could compete once @imVkohli had gone home … !! #AUSvIND

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) January 17, 2021

3. Aakash Chopra impressed with a stumping in gully cricket 

Kya haath hai, kya baat hai👌#AakashVani #Cricket pic.twitter.com/lhe2wm3iql

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 17, 2021

4. Brad Hogg feels Australia are favourites to win the Brisbane Test 

Kya haath hai, kya baat hai👌#AakashVani #Cricket pic.twitter.com/lhe2wm3iql

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 17, 2021

5. James Neesham shares an update on his finger injury

Just to clarify to everyone asking, I underwent a minor procedure last night to make sure my finger is still in good shape. Thankfully it was.

The aim is to be back in time for the @SuperSmashNZ finals in early February 😊 pic.twitter.com/bAk1rzD4Id

— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) January 17, 2021

6. Sachin Tendulkar lauds Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar for fighting hard 

Great fight back by #TeamIndia in spite of the numerous challenges. Fantastic partnership by @imShard and @Sundarwashi5.

Keep it up guys. #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/fI4SfzFHvZ

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 17, 2021

7. Mohammad Kaif impressed with India’s performance in the Border Gavaskar Trophy

This Indian team is like a boxer on ropes who keeps taking punches but doesn't give up. Never out of game, always ready to counter. Well done Shardul & Ati Sundar Washington

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 17, 2021

8. Ian Bell impressed with the fight Sri Lanka put up in the Galle Test

Great fight from Sri Lanka. They’ll be kicking themselves with how bad they played first innings. Feels like it’s on a knife-edge now. Either Eng will break through & chase a small total or SL could put on a nice little chase on day 5. What’s everyone thinking? #SLvENG

— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) January 17, 2021

9. Ravi Ashwin praises Sundar, Thakur and Sri Lanka 

Gabba “Yabba”!! 🙏🙏🙏 what resilience that was from @Sundarwashi5 and @imShard . 👏👏👏👏🥰. Nothing can beat Test 🏏 and Sri Lanka continue to throw back some punches at Galle! @RusselArnold69

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) January 17, 2021

10. Shahid Afridi wants Pakistan batters to score runs at the international level 

Lot of 100s in Pakistan Cup, good to see batsmen scoring quick runs. The game remains same at international level, these batsmen have to learn to play fearless cricket with big heart to succeed there. Hope to see these batsmen perform at international level too. https://t.co/IZuimhRkhq

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) January 17, 2021

11. Sanjay Manjrekar praises Shardul Thakur 

We have seen late order resistance before, we have seen long partnerships for the 7th wicket before but don’t think we have seen such quality of shots played by a no 8 and 9 before! Absolutely sensational batting from Washy & Shardul.
Tumhaala maanla! 😉#AUSvsIND

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) January 17, 2021

12. Virender Sehwag reminisces India’s Test win over Australia in Adelaide back in 2003 

Adelaide 2003 : India conceded a lead of 33. Today in Brisbane India concede 33 , when at one stage it looked like they may end up conceding 133.
Great effort considering that Australia’s 4 bowlers had more than 1000 Test wickets to India’s 5 bowlers having 11. Shandar Zabardast

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 17, 2021

13. Rishi Dhawan remembers his ODI debut 

It’s a very special day today..Not only it’s the birthday of my mother; my dream of playing for India came true on this day too..making my ODI debut. Blessed 😇😇

— rishi dhawan (@rishid100) January 17, 2021

14. Abhinav Mukund lauds T Natarajan 

Of all the things i think nattu has done on this tour,i am sure this is something he would be mighty proud of. Facing an over from mitch starc! Well done buddy. 😂😎

— Abhinav mukund (@mukundabhinav) January 17, 2021

15. Russel Arnold showers praise on Lahiru Thirimanne 

Congratulations @thiri66 That was a splendid knock #slveng Well done .. you got SL believing again

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) January 17, 2021