Cricketing Trends on Social Media Today

After many delays, IPL 2020– the much-awaited T20 extravaganza is set to hit the floors tomorrow on September 19th. One of the most successful IPL franchises, MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings will brace the field in the season-opener at Abu Dhabi against defending champions Mumbai Indians.

It’s anticipated to be a power-packed encounter, considering the reputation of both the heavyweights. Many players and people of the cricket fraternity expressed their excitement over the start of the cash-rich league. The BCCI was also lauded for stating the tournament of such magnitude amid COVID-19 pandemic. Many people also dished out their opinion over the season-opener as they pointed out key strengths and weaknesses of MI and CSK.

Meanwhile, several England and Australia players also marked their arrival in the UAE. Steve Smith also shared a picture for fans as he landed in the Gulf nation straight from the UK where Australia registered a 2-1 triumph in the three-match ODI series. There are going to be different quarantine rules for England and Australia players, according to the home base of their respective sides.

Wishes also poured in for Stuart Binny and Mayanti Langer after they revealed the arrival of the baby boy in the family. Langer posted an adorable picture and finally revealed the reason behind her name being excluded from this year’s IPL.

1. Mayanti Langer shares an adorable picture with her son and Stuart Binny

So I’m going to love watching the IPL @StarSportsIndia all the best to the team 😁 @jatinsapru @suhailchandhok @cricketaakash @SanjanaGanesan @ProfDeano @scottbstyris @BrettLee_58 @Sanjog_G and the full gang!! pic.twitter.com/fZVk0NUbTi

— Mayanti Langer Binny (@MayantiLanger_B) September 18, 2020

2. Steve Smith shares his picture upon his arrival in the UAE

A different way to arrive at this years IPL but excited to be here with the @rajasthanroyals pic.twitter.com/hNW7mXFRVZ

— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) September 18, 2020

3. Rahul Chahar flaunts his new look

Embracing my long hair 🤙🏻 #Dream11IPL #newlook pic.twitter.com/8lO4QZ0l6E

— Rahul Chahar (@rdchahar1) September 18, 2020

4. Kevin Pietersen extends birthday wishes to Darren Gough

Happy 50th birthday to one of the worlds GREAT MEN! Jeez, we had some fun in these days! @DGoughie 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/OWV8VTdrio

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) September 18, 2020

5. Delhi Capitals celebrate Mohit Sharma’s birthday

Happy Birthday @imohitsharma18!🎂🎂

Best wishes to you on this day! Have a great year ahead, mate! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/rCIfjlIIzW

— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) September 18, 2020

6. Wishes pour in for Mayanti Langer and Stuart Binny

Wow congratulations @MayantiLanger_B & Stuart. Won’t be the same @IPL without but enjoy this special time with your family https://t.co/Nm6gwe3MfD

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) September 18, 2020

7. Jasprit Bumrah shares a still from his training

everything the light touches 🦁 pic.twitter.com/W1wlGK2FuG

— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) September 18, 2020

8. Akshar Patel shares a picture from Ravi Ashwin’s birthday celebration

Some cake for the birthday boy @ashwinravi99 🎂 #DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/y5UKJMQiKR

— Akshar Patel (@akshar2026) September 18, 2020

9. Eoin Morgan expresses gratitude towards England Cricket

I loved every minute of the international summer. Well done to everyone at @englandcricket who have gone to extraordinary lengths to make it all happen 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/uXeoOYFP5j

— Eoin Morgan (@Eoin16) September 18, 2020

10. Tom Banton arrives in the UAE

IPL time. Can’t wait to get going!💜 @KKRiders pic.twitter.com/EtXPulCS6k

— Tom Banton (@TBanton18) September 18, 2020

11. Krunal Pandya sweats it out in the gym ahead of IPL 2020

What hurts today, makes you stronger tomorrow 💪 pic.twitter.com/lwF56w4TlF

— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) September 18, 2020

12. S Sreesanth trains after completion of his life ban

Got to keep at it and keep pushing my limits. “There is no finish line” @Nike #neverevergiveup #love #training pic.twitter.com/op1ofcMS76

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) September 18, 2020

13. MI gear up before the El Clasico of IPL

🗣️: "It's the #ElClasico of @IPL!"#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #MI #Dream11IPL #MIvCSK pic.twitter.com/i2TV6ump2U

— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) September 18, 2020

14. CSK share a picture of MS Dhoni ahead of season-opener

Previously on Breaking Pad… 🔥#WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/l9ZEjzxXM4

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) September 18, 2020

15. KKR share the news of ‘Giant’ Andre Russell’s arrival

.@Russell12A in the house! #ToofaniFans taiyaar?

The storm has officially made a landfall in the UAE tonight! 🌪️#KKRHaiTaiyaar #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/ayv5HA3zcf

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) September 18, 2020