Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media today revolved around Afghanistan’s maiden Test win at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Dehradun. They defeated Ireland by seven wickets by becoming the joint second quickest country to register their first Test win along with England and Pakistan. Chasing a tricky total of 147 runs in the second innings, the hosts had lost Mohammad Shahzad early on the third day.

But Rahmat Shah and Ihsanullah Janat shared a 139-run stand for the second wicket to set up a perfect chase in the end. A lot of current and former cricketers expressed their elation for Afghanistan and also lauded the team for their constant rise in international cricket. Michael Vaughan congratulated them for a historic victory and also predicted that they will take down a couple of teams in the upcoming World Cup.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to kick off on March 23 with the game between Chennai Super Kings and the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Chepauk. All the players are joining their respective franchises and expressing their delight on social media. Virat Kohli also did the same as he felt ecstatic after joining the RCB camp at the Chinnaswamy Stadium and hit the nets soon.

1. Vaughan lauds Afghanistan

Great story .. A very very talented group of cricketers who will surprise a team or 2 at the World Cup .. https://t.co/w8WxQ670Jx

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 18, 2019

2. Mayank joins KXIP

Hello Mohali! Great to be back with the @lionsdenkxip for this season of the @ipl 😀 #SaddaPunjab pic.twitter.com/orgijWptX8

— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) March 18, 2019

3. Ingram delighted

Great news for all at @AbuDhabiCricket and @T10League . Exciting to see the T10 format growing again💪 pic.twitter.com/m9vosax0Q2

— Colin Ingram (@CAIngram41) March 18, 2019

4. Lamichhane congratulates Afghanistan

Congratulations to @ACBofficials on their Maiden Test victory. Just the beginning. Many more to come. Well done everyone. @MohammadNabi007 @rashidkhan_19 👏

— Sandeep Lamichhane (@IamSandeep25) March 18, 2019

5. Lehmann happy for Afghanistan

Congrats @ACBofficials on your 1st test win. @rashidkhan_19 , many more to come. https://t.co/HqrAVS9VUU

— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) March 18, 2019

6. Bishop happy for Afghanistan

Tremendously happy and pleased for @ACBofficials and @Coachsim13 on their first test win. You always remember your first. Blessings and much more success in this wonderful partnership.

— ian bishop (@irbishi) March 18, 2019

7. Arnold excited for the contest

Another beautiful day here in Capetown … Interest building for the over 50 WC to be played in SA in 2020 and hope the light tower lit atm does not let us down again tomorrow pic.twitter.com/QZnsNr9H1g

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) March 18, 2019

8. Nabi recalls the historic day

Congratulations to all Afghanistan @ACBofficials @rashidkhan_19 @RahmatShah_8 pic.twitter.com/dsz7puJrZ5

— Mohammad Nabi (@MohammadNabi007) March 18, 2019

9. Dockrell delighted to be Ireland’s 13th Test player

Feel very lucky to be the 13th Test player for Ireland. Special moment receiving this cap and joining an exclusive club. pic.twitter.com/Vv5oryM58c

— George Dockrell (@georgedockrell) March 18, 2019

10. Tiwary is sad

Extremely sad to hear about passing away of #ManoharParikkar ji. May his soul rests in peace. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/3xlPLmPqnX

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) March 18, 2019

11. Root happy to be back home

Lovely to land back in the 🇬🇧 so excited to have a few days off before getting ready for an awesome summer!

— Joe Root (@root66) March 18, 2019

12. Kohli back at the Chinnaswamy Stadium

Great to be back at the Chinnaswamy for another season with @RCBTweets. 😎 Can’t wait to be on the field! 💪🏽 #PlayBold #IPL2019 pic.twitter.com/2Bl7oGY2qE

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 18, 2019

13. Kambli lauds Afghanistan

What a wonderful moment for @ACBofficials Cricket Team to win their 1st EVER TEST match in only their 2nd Test Match.

Mashallah🙌🏻#AFGvIRE pic.twitter.com/RGqbbKGLnX

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) March 18, 2019

14. Dhawan is disappointed

Sad to hear about the demise of the junta ka CM, one of the most down to earth, dignified and hardworking leaders of the country #ManoharParrikar ji. India will miss you. #RIP 🙏

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) March 18, 2019

15. Laxman’s wishes for Afghanistan

Congratulations @ACBofficials on your first test victory! @MohammadNabi007 @rashidkhan_19

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 18, 2019