Cricketing Trends on Social Media Today

The major cricketing trends on Sunday revolved around the terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka. A series of eight devastating bomb blasts shook the entire country. The terrorists attacked churches and hotels where there were Easter Sunday celebrations and prayers going on. Over 200 people were killed in these dastardly attacks including more than a dozen foreigners. Cricketers from all around the globe offered their condolences to those who were affected by this act.

While Azhar Mahmood was gutted with the attacks, Anil Kumble said that he was at one of the attacked hotels just a few days ago. Joe Root, Mahmudullah Riyad, Waqar Younis amongst others reacted to the incident and offered prayers to the victims. Niall O’Brien, meanwhile, put up a tweet where he wished his fans a wonderful Easter.

The other trends revolved around the game between SRH and KKR. Tom Moody said that he was out of superlatives to describe the Warner-Bairstow combo while VVS Laxman seemed elated about the win. Aakash Chopra was highly impressed with Kane Williamson’s captaincy.

1. KP hails IPL as special

We really are being treated to some special cricket in this seasons, @IPL.

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) April 21, 2019

2. Running out of superlatives? Yes indeed!

Running out of superlatives to describe these two! @davidwarner31 & @jbairstow21 #partnershipperfection #OrangeArmy @IPL pic.twitter.com/nvXywFoNXw

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) April 21, 2019

3. Azhar Mahmood is gutted and saddened with the terror attacks in Sri Lanka

Absolutely gutted and saddened to hear about the terror attacks in #Colombo . Our thoughts and prayers with the victims and their families. Colombo one of my fav cities – really tragic to hear that another city is under terrorist threat.

— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) April 21, 2019

4. Anil Kumble was at the attacked hotel just a few days ago

Thoughts and prayers are with the affected families of this beautiful country. Had to cut short our SL vacation. Unnerving to know that The hotel we stayed at was affected. We were there on fri morning at breakfast. #ColomboTerrorAttack

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) April 21, 2019

5. Complete dominance from David Warner and Jonny Bairstow

Classy dominance by @SunRisers openers @davidwarner31 @jbairstow21, on to game number two! #SRHvKKR #RCBvCSK

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) April 21, 2019

6. VVS Laxman joyed with the Sunrisers’ win against KKR

Fourth 100+ partnership this IPL for our dynamic duo of @davidwarner31 and @jbairstow21 and a wonderful display from all the bowlers. A clinical win is always very sweet @SunRisers #SRHvKKR pic.twitter.com/NkRry5WKms

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 21, 2019

7. Joe Root tweeted that it was awful to hear what has happened in Sri Lanka

Awful to hear what’s happened in Sri Lanka! A wonderful country! lots of love and thoughts go out to all affected.

— Joe Root (@root66) April 21, 2019

8. This pain is really unbearable tweets Mahmudullah Riyad

Shocked and saddened by the news of Sri Lanka. This pain is really unbearable. My prayers and thoughts with the people who have been afftected by the incident.

— Mahmudullah Riyad (@Mahmudullah30) April 21, 2019

9. Aakash Chopra disappointed with the performance from Dinesh Karthik this season

Last season, DK was instrumental in #KKR’s rise. Unfortunately, he isn’t pulling his weight in the side this season. Not enough runs. In the last few games, tactically a little off the mark too… #IPL

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 21, 2019

10. Is this ever going to stop? asked Waqar Younis

Is this ever going to stop…
Very sad day for the entire World.. We condemn this cowardly act and stand by with our SriLankan friends in this difficult time #ColomboBlast #SriLankaTerrorAttack

— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) April 21, 2019

11. Dean Jones is not getting that famous jacket back, ever again!

It’s locked away in @scottbstyris cupboard! 🤣 https://t.co/40NXioXcGH

— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) April 21, 2019

12. Mark Waugh baffled with KKR sending Andre Russell at number 7

Just watching the IPL on @FOXSports. Can’t understand why KKR have the master blaster Andre Russell batting at number 7. What a waste.

— Mark Waugh (@juniorwaugh349) April 21, 2019

13. Aakash Chopra loved the way Kane Williamson captained against the Kolkata Knight Riders

Kane Williamson is one of my favourite captains….very very smart. #SRHvKKR #IPL

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 21, 2019

14. Shadab Khan ruled out of the England series with a virus; Akhtar wishes a speedy recovery

Wishing a speedy recovery to @76Shadabkhan.
Get well soon.

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) April 21, 2019

15. Have a great Easter – From Niall O’Brien and family

Have a great Easter everyone. #holliers pic.twitter.com/VhIsAF03jy

— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien) April 21, 2019

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