Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

This is how the cricketing fraternity spent their day on social media today.

Published - 20 Nov 2018, 21:50 IST | Updated - 20 Nov 2018, 21:50 IST

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The cricketing trends on social media today revolved around the players draft which took place in Islamabad for the upcoming season of Pakistan Super League (PSL). There was a huge buzz between the cricketers after getting picked for the various teams. Kieron Pollard, Misbah-ul-Haq were snaffled by the Peshawar Zalmi while their owner also announced that Darren Sammy will be the leader of the side for the upcoming edition of the tournament.

Steve Smith and Shahid Afridi will be playing for the same side, The Sixth Team as the PCB has continued Multan Sultans and are waiting for the other franchise to take over the team. However, the South African star AB de Villiers will play for the Lahore Qalandars who released Brendon McCullum before the drafts. Meanwhile, there was also a lot of buzz about the first T20I between Australia and India which will be played in Brisbane at the Gabba on Wednesday.

Team India announced the 12-man squad for the game and Aakash Chopra and Sanjay Manjrekar had contrasting comments on Yuzvendra Chahal playing. While the latter thought that Krunal Pandya shouldn’t play ahead of the leggie as he is the strength of the bowling line-up, Chopra was of the opinion that the Baroda all-rounder adds more value to the team.

1. Chopra has his say

Match is at Gabba. Unlikely for India to field only two pacers. Therefore, doubt that we will see both Kuldeep and Chahal in action. Krunal’s batting abilities pick him for #7. #AusvInd
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 20, 2018

2. Bell delighted

Thanks to all the @IsbUnited family for all the amazing messages!! Can’t wait to get out there and give everything I’ve got for the team and amazing supporters 👍🏻 #unitedwewin #family #psl pic.twitter.com/16eUCwjQa6
— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) November 20, 2018

3. Badani sad

Extremely disturbing to see visuals of the amount of damage #GajaCyclone has caused to the people and their lives. Please pass on the verified #GajaCycloneRelief messages that are being circulated on the social platforms. Lets help our people in the best way possible. Prayers 🙏
— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) November 20, 2018

4. Yusuf thanks

Grateful to the R.M.Dhariwal Foundation, Pune for inviting me as the Chief Guest to distribute Scholarships to 650 students. I would like to thank Mrs Shobha R Dhariwal and Janhavi R Dhariwal for inviting me. Wish them the best. pic.twitter.com/TmDEsvL8n8
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) November 20, 2018

5. Kami welcomes Zalmis

Congratulations to all the players who got selected for @PeshawarZalmi team.welcome to the #zalmi family.hope we all will have a wonderful #psl4 good luck everyone. pic.twitter.com/3B5kdKiiS9
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) November 20, 2018

6. Shoaib at PSL drafts

At the Psl drafts with @lahoreqalandars #PSLDraft2018 #LahoreQalandars #Shoaibakhtar #Rawalpindiexpress #PSL2019 #DeDhanaDhan pic.twitter.com/woFoRVPiw0
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 20, 2018

7. RP wishes Milkha

An inspiration to every sportsman and a role model for everyone to live life to its best and creating memories and making your country proud. A very happy birthday to Milkha Singh ji. pic.twitter.com/WqGxVwQwnf
— R P Singh (@rpsingh) November 20, 2018

8. KP shocked

Headline on TV right now…
Family sell teenage daughter on Facebook successfully!
What the actual hell?!?!?!
WHAT?!??!!!
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) November 20, 2018

9. Manjrekar has contrasting opinion

I know Krunal is a very tempting option to have in the team, but he must never come in place of Chahal or Kuldeep. It diminishes India’s great strength & the reason for its recent successes – Their bowling.#AUSvIND
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) November 20, 2018

10. Wyatt set for semis

Semi final time 👀 v India 🇮🇳 @GettySport pic.twitter.com/WOEC2YyAir
— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) November 20, 2018

11. Zaheer with Amin

With legend @ImZaheer at Dubai for @BengalTigersUAE. #ProudMoment. #OneTeamOneDream @T10League pic.twitter.com/o7uOAk0XXm
— Amir Yamin (@amiryamin54) November 20, 2018

12. Pandya hitting the straps

Finding my form with the bat, slowly but surely 👊 pic.twitter.com/SjtAI7k8g5
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) November 20, 2018

13. Jones welcomes Delport

Welcome to @IsbUnited Cameron 😄😄😁📕📕@Cam12Delport @thePSLt20 pic.twitter.com/CkIr2yV4uq
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) November 20, 2018

14. Bedi welcomes a new member

U Little Beauty MEHR..another Lifeline for Grandparents…Both Maternal & Paternal..Aren’t we Blessed..?!! Yes All of it by Guru’s MEHR Only..GodBless Little One..Welcome to this Journey..Ordained by Almighty WaheGuru..!! pic.twitter.com/LtPYr9lG82
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) November 20, 2018

15. Sammy excited for the drafts