Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media revolved around a number of events. Today South Africa and India started off with the final Test against the hosts. Faf du Plessis brought Temba Bavauma to partner him during the toss as a proxy tosser. The Proteas bowlers started off their day with a bang by taking the first two wickets at a score of 16 of the hosts.

Later, Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane stole the show. Before the day’s game was called off due to rain Rohit was playing at 117 whereas Rahane was at 83*. Rabada was the best bowler of the day who took two out of the three wickets on Day-1. Indian skipper remained unsuccessful in scoring big runs and got out at 12 runs. Today Shahbaz Nadeem also made his debut and Indian cricketer Suresh Raina wished him for his latest achievement.

Fans came out in order to pour wishes over Rohit and players like Irfan Pathan, Aakash Chopra and VVS Laxman also wished him on playing such great innings. With just one day to go in The Hundred’s draft, Mahela Jayawardena is eagerly waiting to be the part of it.

Pakistan former pacer Shoaib Akhtar is angry with the goof-up that took place when a dancing video of the team and announcement of new captains was done by PCB at the same time.

1. Wahab Riaz congratulates Azhar Ali and Babar Azam on getting new roles

Congratulations @AzharAli_ & @babarazam258 on your new roles as captains. Wishing you both the very best of luck! 👍🏼👍🏼

— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) October 19, 2019

2. Mahela Jayawardena looks forward to first The Hundreds draft

Great to be hear and looking forward to the hundred draft on Sunday to pick the Suthern Brave squad. Good meeting with the lads kolamba.ldn and great evening.. #TheHundredDraft https://t.co/tjCCDSYo89

— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) October 19, 2019

3. VVS Laxman praised another century of Rohit Sharma against South Africa

One more brilliant 💯 from Rohit. Enjoyed the technique & application he showed in the 1st session. Also liked the positive intent from Rahane especially against the spinners. #INDvSA ⁦@StarSportsIndia⁩ pic.twitter.com/vrtxat3yD5

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 19, 2019

4. Suresh Raina congratulates Shahbaz Nadeem on his Test debut

Good things come to those who wait. Congratulations on your test debut, #ShahbazNadeem! All the luck for the matches ahead 👍 #INDvSA

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) October 19, 2019

5. Irfan Pathan congratulates Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane for their brilliant innings against South Africa

Fantastic from #Rohit Best inning so far from him. Played the tough situation really well thn cashed in. #Rahane looked solid. The day goes to India after a really good start from South African bowlers #INDvSA

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 19, 2019

6. Preston Mommsen looking forward to T20 World Cup qualifiers

What an opening day at the @T20WorldCup Qualifiers! Going to be a cracking tournament🙌 #T20WCQ pic.twitter.com/OaamY4F23a

— Preston Mommsen (@PrestonMommsen) October 19, 2019

7. Shoaib Akhtar takes a sly dig on PCB

Ahhh. Only if PCB knew what to do when.
Dancing Social media post was a big goof up, posting at the same time as announcement of change of captaincy. You cant afford to do such blunders as the governing body of the most followed sport of the country.

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) October 19, 2019

8. Aakash Chopra rates the inning of Rohit Sharma in 3rd Test as his best

Rohit has scored three centuries in this series but this one has to be the best by a fair margin. It wasn’t easy to see through the first session…and then…him activating ‘beast’ mode is a sight. Nobody hits sweeter sixes than him. Ro’ Superhit’ Sharma 👏👏 #indvsa

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 19, 2019

9. Charlotte Edwards congratulates Anna Meares, Megan Schutt and Stafanie Taylor

Brilliant start for the @StrikersWBBL today. Well played @sophdevine77 @stafanie07 and @megan_schutt. Great to have @AnnaMeares with us in the dug out supporting the team. 👏🏼👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/s9DaVR1Ayl

— Charlotte Edwards (@C_Edwards23) October 19, 2019

10. Sandeep Lamichhane posts a candid picture of him

One of the beautiful places to get lost. pic.twitter.com/Q1NFuOVdik

— Sandeep Lamichhane (@IamSandeep25) October 19, 2019

11. Sanju Samson wishes his better half on her birthday

Wishing the most special gift of my life @charulatha_remesh a very happy birthday….
☺️☺️☺️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/uOGvgJO4yC

— Sanju Samson (@IamSanjuSamson) October 19, 2019

12. Samit Patel in support of Peter Moores and agrees with Luke Wright

I think to many people are doubting Peter Moores. I have to agree with @lukewright204 on this one. He is one of the best coaches I have worked with. If you look at his record then only will you realise how good he is. #guncoach

— Samit Patel (@Samitpatel21) October 19, 2019

13. Shreyas Iyer shares a picture of him talking to a statue

When you try to convince your friend but he still mad at you 🤷‍♀️ pic.twitter.com/E0894fMk0w

— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) October 19, 2019

14. Aakash Chopra posts a video of playing helicopter shot ahead of Ranchi Test

When in Dhoni-land…at least try to do what Dhoni does. #indvsa @StarSportsIndia pic.twitter.com/yaz5u87ohw

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 19, 2019

15. Angelo Mathews wishes Nuwan Pradeep on his special day

A very happy bday to Nuwan Pradeep.A silent hero all the best stay blessed pic.twitter.com/8itAmjnpFs

— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) October 19, 2019