Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media revolved around a number of events. Most of the talks were regarding India’s victory against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. In the first Test at the Adelaide Oval, India were bowled out for 36 in the second innings and a number of experts ruled out India’s chances of a comeback. However, the visiting team made a comeback and under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane, they flourished.

In the final day’s play, India needed 304 runs in the final Test at The Gabba in Brisbane. Rohit Sharma perished early to Pat Cummins and India found themselves on the backfoot from the outset. However, Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara put their heads down and brought their team out of jail. Gill was unlucky to miss out on his maiden Test century, falling prey to Nathan Lyon at a score of 91.

From there on, Rishabh Pant took charge. He was a tad circumspect to start his knock but picked up in pace as India got closer to the target. He stayed not out on 89 and made sure that India got over the line. He got an able partner in the form of Washington Sundar, who hadn’t played a first-class match since November 2017. After the triumph, the cricketing fraternity showered praises on them.

1. Cheteshwar Pujara overwhelmed after India’s victory

Overcome with emotion and filled with pride. The character & skill shown by the entire squad has been commendable. Moments like these make the countless hours of toil and practice truly worth it.

Thank you for all the support and wishes 👍 🇮🇳#TeamIndia #InItTogether #AUSvsIND pic.twitter.com/y0mgcZp0Cy

— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) January 19, 2021

2. James Taylor impressed with India’s performance 

What a win from India!! Another fantastic test series played!! Test cricket is flying at the minute! 🔥 #INDvsAUS

— James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) January 19, 2021

3. Sanjay Manjrekar all praise for Rishabh Pant and other Team India players 

Pant took India home brilliantly! What a star!
But let’s not forget, the road to the win was constructed by Nats, Siraj, Shardul, Gill, Pujara and Washington. Hats off a million times! #AUSvINDtest

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) January 19, 2021

4. Shoaib Akhtar in awe after India’s comeback following the Adelaide debacle 

From 36 all out in the same series to winning it on Australia soil. Wow. #IndiavsAustralia #BorderGavaskarTrophy https://t.co/V96MdnHCAC

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) January 19, 2021

5. Kuldeep Yadav rejoicing India’s victory forever 

A moment We’ll cherish forever! 😍
Everyone stood up, gave it everything, supporting each other to do their best. Most importantly we never gave up 💪
This is one of the finest performances for us! So proud of this special win. Jai Hind 🇮🇳💯 pic.twitter.com/sD7Zm5COgK

— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) January 19, 2021

6. Rashid Khan awestruck by India’s performance as well 

What a test series it was many congratulations to the team india what an inning by @RishabhPant17 top class bhai . @BCCI @ajinkyarahane88 @RaviShastriOfc 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) January 19, 2021

7. Rassie van der Dussen in love with Test cricket after India’s triumph

Test Cricket! 👌🏽

— Rassie van der Dussen (@Rassie72) January 19, 2021

8. A proud Ajinkya Rahane after India’s victory

Proud to be a part of this unit 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/bZZupXEAfE

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) January 19, 2021

9. Abhinav Mukund calls India’s Border-Gavaskar triumph as the greatest victory

Greatest test series win ever? #INDvsAUS

— Abhinav mukund (@mukundabhinav) January 19, 2021

10. Sachin Tendulkar’s words of wisdom after India’s victory

For all of us in 🇮🇳 & across the world, if you ever score 36 or lesser in life, remember: it isn't end of the world.
The spring stretches backward only to propel you forward. And once you succeed, don't forget to celebrate with those who stood by you when the world wrote you off. pic.twitter.com/qqaTTAg9uW

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 19, 2021

11. Ravi Ashwin has a hilarious message after India’s triumph

LHS ( not = ) RHS !

Yours happily
India tour of OZ 2020/21

Humbled by all the love and support we have received over the last 4 weeks!🙏 pic.twitter.com/nmjC3znglx

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) January 19, 2021

12. Washington Sundar after India created history

HISTORY CREATED 🇮🇳 #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/OqCgYmECuy

— Washington Sundar (@Sundarwashi5) January 19, 2021

13. Rohan Gavaskar lauds Bharat Arun for grooming the Indian fast bowlers 

Bharat Arun slipped while bowling his first ball in test cricket . I remember watching that as a kid . Bharat Arun made sure our team didn’t slip after the Adelaide test . Massive props to the entire coaching staff. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. So proud of our team #IndianCricketTeam #INDvAUS

— Rohan Gavaskar (@rohangava9) January 19, 2021

14. Hanuma Vihari delighted to be a part of Team India 

Proud and privileged to be a part of this side! 🇮🇳 #jaihind pic.twitter.com/tB770Vd9ze

— Hanuma vihari (@Hanumavihari) January 19, 2021

15. Shane Warne wishes for the long life of Test cricket 

Long live test cricket ! No global sport gives you what we just witnessed over the last 2 months. Absolutely love test cricket. As for Aust-no disgrace in being beaten by a better side-but I’m sure there will be a huge debrief analysing strategy and tactics from the entire series

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) January 19, 2021