Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media revolved around a number of events. Mumbai’s Sarfaraz Khan hit his maiden triple ton against Uttar Pradesh. Sarfaraz became the seventh Mumbai player to score a triple ton in Ranji Trophy. Wishes poured in for the youngster for his heroics in the Ranji Trophy 2019-20. Shreyas Iyer, who has cemented his spot in the Indian side, also lauded Sarfaraz’s knock and Mumbai’s batting display.

Meanwhile, Harbhajan Singh also hailed Jalaj Saxena for his consistent all-round performances in the Ranji Trophy. Saxena is regarded as one of the best all-rounders across the domestic circuit. Melbourne Stars, who have delivered impressive performances this season in the Big Bash League, had to suffer a defeat against Adelaide Strikers. Veteran Shane Warne was critical of Stars’ performance and opined that the Glenn Maxwell-led side should get back to the basics.

Team India’s stalwart Rohit Sharma extended wishes to India’s U19 team, who are aiming to defend their World Cup title in South Africa. India are set to lock horns with New Zealand in five-match T20I series starting from January 24. Ahead of the first T20I, India’s speedster Jasprit Bumrah shared a picture while exploring Auckland.

Skipper Virat Kohli also shared a picture from Auckland featuring Ravindra Jadeja, Manish Pandey and KL Rahul. With Shikhar Dhawan being ruled out due to injury, it will be interesting to see the role of KL Rahul in the southpaw’s absence. Twitter was also flooded with wishes for Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews, who smashed his maiden double century against Zimbabwe at Harare.

1. Jalaj Saxena takes his 21st five-wicket haul

21st five wicket haul in first class cricket. 4th for this season. Grateful to god and Thankful to everyone who have always supported me and prayed for my success. 🙏🏼#motivation #teamindia pic.twitter.com/6y6Op6tL6F

— Jalaj Saxena (@jalajsaxena33) January 21, 2020

2. Aakash Chopra waiting to see KL Rahul’s role in New Zealand

Dhawan ruled out. Samson to replace him for T20i. And Prithvi for ODI. The interesting bit will be the role of KL Rahul in Dhawan’s absence. Will he continue to keep wickets or Pant/Samson get to keep!!! #NZvInd

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 21, 2020

3. PCB shares a conversation between Hasan Ali and Haris Rauf

🤣 https://t.co/EoNpqRmTL7

— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) January 21, 2020

4. Virat Kohli shares a selfie with teammates

Top team gym session and a good meal out in beautiful Auckland 👌👌 @im_manishpandey @imjadeja @klrahul11 pic.twitter.com/nAuA1ro58h

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 22, 2020

5. Ravi Shastri and Co. explore Auckland ahead of New Zealand series

Breathe easy Auckland. New Zealand 🇳🇿 🙏 – with @coach_rsridhar pic.twitter.com/rTBrzV6P5Z

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) January 22, 2020

6. Jasprit Bumrah takes a stroll around Auckland

Exploring Auckland! 🌿 pic.twitter.com/4QIi5WcirO

— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) January 22, 2020

7. Anil Kumble acknowledges PM Narendra Modi

Honoured to have been mentioned in #ParikshaPeCharcha2020 Thankyou Hon. PM ⁦@narendramodi⁩ ji. Best wishes to everyone writing their exams. pic.twitter.com/BwsMXDgemD

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) January 22, 2020

8. VVS Laxman shares a picture from ‘Vrindavan’

Where flute plays love, Where Hearts serve love, Where Trust lives as love, Where crows become dove, Where divinity is love, Where Trinity bows from above, What a pleasure to have Darshan in ‘Vrindavan’, the abode of Shri Krishna’s love. pic.twitter.com/JNMhEVm6Xa

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 22, 2020

9. Sachin Tendulkar to don the coaching hat in Bushfire Cricket Bash

Chose the right team and more importantly the right cause my friend.
Hope that the Bushfire Cricket Bash will offer some relief to the people and wildlife in Australia. https://t.co/dx4EnHPNvN

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 22, 2020

10. Rohit Sharma extends wishes to India U19 team

Best wishes to the under-19 cricket team in South Africa. They are already off to a great start, hope they can defend the title and bring it back.

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) January 22, 2020

11. Shane Warne lambasts Melbourne Stars

Very ordinary chase that from the Melb Stars tonight in the #BBL ! Left it way to late & there’s been way to much flirting of form in the last few games. Not the time to experiment with batting orders etc. Get back to the basics please boys & stop complicating it all !

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) January 22, 2020

12. Mohammad Kaif lauds Sarfaraz Khan’s triple ton

Not often does life give you a second chance. And when it does you need to grab it with both hands. Sarfaraz Khan certainly has grabbed his comeback chance with both hands. Mumbai 16/2 in pursuit of UP’s 626 and an outstanding triple century from Sarfaraz to get the lead. pic.twitter.com/S7mNsXicNe

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) January 22, 2020

13. Harbhajan Singh heaps praise on Jalaj Saxena

Well done @jalajsaxena33 keep up the good work 🏏Top all rounder ⭐️ https://t.co/fVA5TcnRTT

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 22, 2020

14. Shreyas Iyer hails Sarfaraz Khan and Mumbai for their performance

Wow amazing match #MUMvUP 🤯🤯 Well done Sarfaraz, Lad, Tare and the rest of the #TeamMumbai boys 👏

— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) January 22, 2020

15. Angelo Mathews scores his maiden double ton

Welcome Angelo….#TestDoubleClub https://t.co/uoURscAgII

— Jason Gillespie 🌱 (@dizzy259) January 22, 2020