Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media revolved around a number of events. Lasith Malinga, the veteran Sri Lankan fast bowler, retired from franchise cricket. It means that he won’t be taking part for the Mumbai Indians in the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League. The veteran informed about his decision to the MI team management after which the IPL team released him of his services. Malinga bowed out as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker. Despite not playing the last season, he ended his IPL career with 170 wickets.

After he hung his boots, Jasprit Bumrah lauded him. Bumrah played alongside Malinga for quite a few seasons in the tournament and learned the art of bowling Yorkers at will. Shadab Khan was delighted after Rumman Raees joined Islamabad United as the bowling consultant for the 2020 edition of the Pakistan Super League. The IPL 2021 retentions took place on Wednesday, January 20.

New Zealand paceman Mitchell McClenaghan was happy after he was able to serve the Mumbai Indians for a long time. Niall O’Brien enjoyed the match between Afghanistan and Ireland at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Sheldon Jackson was happy with Cheteshwar Pujara’s bonding with his daughter after the cricketer returned from Australia.

1. Jasprit Bumrah congratulated Lasith Malinga on retirement from franchise cricket

It’s been an honour playing alongside you and picking your brain all these years, Mali. Congratulations on a successful career, the IPL won’t be the same without you. @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/9XIPr13dtN

— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) January 21, 2021

2. Shadab Khan excited after Rumman Raees was appointed as the bowling consultant of Islamabad United 

Rummi bhai is one of the most positive and most supportive people I have played with. Wishing him the very best of luck in his new role and hope he regains full fitness soon. Will be looking forward to your guidance @rummanraees15. #UnitedWeWin @IsbUnited https://t.co/XEa8jLxtRn

— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) January 21, 2021

3. Rishi Dhawan feeling blessed after creating a record in the Ranji Trophy

Blessed to be the 1st player to achieve 1000 plus runs and 50 plus wickets in syed Mushtaq Ali trophy. Thanks to all who supported me throughout this journey 😇 pic.twitter.com/wJwN3K9bgd

— rishi dhawan (@rishid100) January 21, 2021

4. Wasim  Jaffer’s hilarious message after India’s away win in the Border Gavaskar Trophy

Away wins give more joy to Indian fans because they can then properly celebrate home wins, plus the 'SENApatis' can't spoil the mood saying "but India only wins at home" 😜 #IndvEng #AusvInd #SENApati

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 21, 2021

5. Sheldon Jackson in awe of the love between Cheteshwar Pujara and his daughter 

The sweetest thing i have read😍 , pure innocence pic.twitter.com/QlloI9SgGe

— Sheldon Jackson (@ShelJackson27) January 21, 2021

6. Nial O’Brien enjoying the match between Afghanistan and Ireland 

Possibly the best seat in the house for ⁦@Irelandcricket⁩ and ⁦@ACBofficials⁩ . Morning fog has lifted and conditions are absolutely glorious. Hope it’s a cracking game both teams seem in great spirits and ready for action. ⁦@AbuDhabiCricket⁩ pic.twitter.com/XyXaF2AwBz

— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien) January 21, 2021

7. Mohammad Kaif after India’s victory in the Brisbane Test

ऐ वतन आबाद रहे तू …. pic.twitter.com/RCaboOchy2

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 21, 2021

8. Wasim Jaffer lauds Cheteshwar Pujara 

If watching the ball closely is an art, @cheteshwar1 is the Picasso of it. #AUSvsIND https://t.co/mEyjEtcpIo pic.twitter.com/ydDmNJWdq2

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) January 21, 2021

9. Dhawal Kulkarni wishes his loved one on birthday

Happy 1st Birthday Chichi 🎂

Today was the day I first saw and fell in love with you, my not-so-little bundle of joy!
May your birthday be the first of many where you are surrounded by love !
God Bless you, my sweet one!
I love you Nitara ❤️ pic.twitter.com/q1z247O4sE

— Dhawal Kulkarni (@dhawal_kulkarni) January 21, 2021

10. Mandeep Singh wishing his beloved on birthday 

Missing this sohni so much ❤️ and it's going to be red again this season 💪🏽🙌🏽 @kxipofficial #saddapunjab #ThrowbackThursday pic.twitter.com/Eodp2pRjsS

— Mandeep Singh (@mandeeps12) January 21, 2021

11. Manoj Tiwary remembers Late Sushant Singh Rajput on his birthday

Happy Birthday @itsSSR
You will always be remembered through your works! 💝#birthday #SushantSinghRajputbirthday #SushantSinghRajput pic.twitter.com/o08mpCsHKS

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) January 21, 2021

12. Hemang Badani wants IPL 2021 to take place in India 

Since the #ipl fever has begun.. where do you think it will happen this year.I think india and will be played at 3 venues in Mumbai (Wankhade Brabourne and d y patil) and Pune And maybe maybe Ahmedabad. You’re thoughts guys #bcci #cricket @NorthStandGang

— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) January 21, 2021

13. Mitchell McClenaghan after his journey with the Mumbai Indians 

What an amazing journey over the last 6 years.

Grateful for some amazing experiences, lifelong friendships and 🏆🏆🏆🏆😜

Big thanks to the @mipaltan owners, management and staff 💙

💙 to all the @mipaltan fans, I will miss you a lot 🙏

It’s a See you later, not a goodbye 😜 pic.twitter.com/dGa9pqCE93

— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) January 21, 2021

14. Sanjay Manjrekar asks the people to be a bit respectful

Only if you predicted a 2-1 result in favour of Ind before series began do you have the right to have a go at the foreign experts who had written Ind off. Let’s focus on a great Indian cricket triumph! Not attack respectable cricketers who went as per cricket logic.

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) January 21, 2021

15. Brendon McCullum looking forward to KKR’s campaign in the IPL

Pleased that we have been able to retain majority of our @KKRiders for the upcoming @IPL season. We weren’t far away last time and I’m sure this group will be very competitive this year. Thanks to the guys who were released for your efforts last season. We wish you well. 💜

— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) January 21, 2021