Cricketing trends on social media today

Undoubtedly, the trends on social media in the cricketing world revolved around the summit clash of the World Test Championship (WTC) between India and New Zealand. Kyle Jamieson was the star performer for the New Zealand side with the ball, and scalped 5 wickets, giving away just 31 runs in the 22 overs that he bowled, as India were bowled out for a total of 217 in the first innings.

Mohammad Kaif has opined that the Kiwis bowled with a lot of quality in seaming conditions to bundle India out. Kris Srikkanth feels that the Virat Kohli-led Indian side needs to bowl well to come back into the match. Meanwhile, former England skipper Michael Vaughan is loving the WTC Final as it offers a balance between bat and ball.

Today is also Father’s Day, and a number of cricketers have taken to social media to elucidate the roles played by their fathers in their lives. While Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam has stated that it is due to his father he is where he is today, Irfan Pathan has labeled his father as his inspiration. Axar Patel feels that there is no place that is safer than the arms of a father. And finally, Virat Kohli has opined that being a father is the greatest joy and blessing of his life.

1. Lisa Sthalekar feels that the conditions are tough for batting in the WTC Final

Now we get to see how the pitch is really playing and whether the conditions are extremely tough for batting. #INDvNZ

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) June 20, 2021

2. Mohammad Kaif feels that the Indian batsmen will be disappointed

Quality pace attack on favourable seaming conditions backed by superb fielding meant batting was not easy. But Ind batsman will be disappointed that none of them went on to score big runs after looking set. #INDvNZ

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 20, 2021

3. Kris Srikkanth opines that India need to bowl well in the WTC Final

Outstanding bowling by @BLACKCAPS , India needs to really bowl well to make a match out of this, still feel we have the bowling power to come right back into this game! #WTC2021Final #INDvNZ

— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) June 20, 2021

4. Iqbal Abdulla offers his thoughts on Father’s Day

Boss is always right babu g #HappyFathersDay #iqqiabdullah #sia pic.twitter.com/wkMKbDbNUw

— SAYYED IQBAL ABDULLAH (SIA) (@iqqiabdullah) June 20, 2021

5. Kagiso Rabada wishes all the fathers on Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day to my father and all fathers out there. @PorozaDr

— Kagiso Rabada (@KagisoRabada25) June 20, 2021

6. Babar Azam pens a moving tribute to his father

This man is one of the sole reason for where I am today. I will never forget his hardships, his dedication towards giving me a better life and showed me a path to follow and fulfilling my dreams. I love you more than anything, Papa#fathersday pic.twitter.com/mlImBQtYrv

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) June 20, 2021

7. Irfan Pathan labels his father as an inspiration

My inspiration… #HappyFathersDay2021 pic.twitter.com/WwYcAamf3C

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 20, 2021

8. Hasan Ali wishes his father on the occasion of Father’s Day

Happy father's Day Abu Jaan!
Thank you for always being there for us, May Allah bless you with a long and healthy life. Aameen 🤲🏻#FathersDay pic.twitter.com/5M6ahQVxMU

— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) June 20, 2021

9. Axar Patel feels that no place is safer than the arms of a father

There is no place safer than the arms of a father. Happy father’s day to all dads.
I know I never tell you this often But I love you dad.😘😘😎 pic.twitter.com/MKlbeLH9SK

— Akshar Patel (@akshar2026) June 20, 2021

10. Veda Krishnamurthy states that her father taught her the values of honesty and discipline

The man who taught me the importance of honesty, discipline, hardwork and many other things. Happy Father's Day appa ❤️ #fatherday

— Veda Krishnamurthy (@vedakmurthy08) June 20, 2021

11. Virat Kohli feels that being a father is the greatest joy

Happy father's day to all the father's all across the world. Of all the wonderful things that God has blessed me with, being a father is by far the greatest joy and blessing . As I miss my old man this day, I also celebrate our memories together. ❤️

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 20, 2021

12. Gurkeerat Mann thanks his father for supporting him

Happy Fathers Day Dad.. thanks for making me follow my dreams and support me in every situation. 😎 I wish all the happiness of the world and good health for you. 🤗 pic.twitter.com/NEkrc44405

— Gurkeerat Mann (@gurkeeratmann22) June 20, 2021

13. Punam Raut offers her thoughts on Father’s Day

Happy Father's day to my best friend, my best mentor and to the best father. Thankyou for always supporting me and encouraging me to do the best in my life.♥️♥️#FathersDay pic.twitter.com/vO6oVaVedm

— Punam Raut (@raut_punam) June 20, 2021

14. Michael Vaughan is loving the Test match between India and New Zealand

This really high level Test cricket to watch .. Love a Test when it offers a balance between Bat & ball .. #WorldTestChampionship

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 20, 2021

15. Ahmed Shehzad feels that children should honour their fathers

May we be better children to our parents and better parents to our children. Those who have their fathers, please honour them every day and the one's who have lost them, please make Dua for their maghfirat. Please respect your parents. #FathersDay pic.twitter.com/4XwNSmT4Mm

— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) June 20, 2021