Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

Social media is a place that is continuously abuzz. And, if you are a celebrity sportsman, then every tweet that you post makes news. Today, there were several interesting things that happened and the cricketers let the world know about the same as well.

Virat Kohli is gearing up for the Pink Ball Test with some serious practice in the nets. Ishan Kishan was overwhelmed after getting selected in the Indian squad for the T20I series against England. Zimbabwe cricketer Sikandar Raza was excited about going out and playing the game after 3 days of quarantine and is also impressed by the facilities on offer at Abu Dhabi.

Former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag has opened his school, and has posted some vacancies on Twitter. Cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra has also let his thoughts known to the world about Rahul Tewatia’s inclusion in India’s T20 squad for the series against England and a number of Sri Lankan cricketers wished Upul Tharanga well after the opening batsman announced his retirement from the international arena. Let us take a look at the various cricket trends on social media today.

1.Virat Kohli gearing up for Pink ball Test

📍Motera Stadium #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/GllgEwtUgJ

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 23, 2021

2.Ishan Kishan overwhelmed after getting selected in India’s squad

The last few days I feel overwhelmed with all your love. Your support means so much to me. Thank you for all the kind messages you have sent me. It feels very special. Playing for India has always been a big dream for me and to be selected for #TeamIndia is a surreal feeling.

— Ishan Kishan (@ishankishan51) February 23, 2021

3.Sikandar Raza impressed by the facilities at Abu Dhabi

Great to have our 1st outdoor session today with @zimcricketv after 3 days of #Quarantine
Great facilities provided by @AbuDhabiCricket for training today #Alhamdulillah all 4 COVID test for everyone came out negative@pumacricket #VisitZimbabwe #AfgVsZim pic.twitter.com/O4FQvkSlHY

— Sikandar Raza (@SRazaB24) February 23, 2021

4.Danushka Gunathilaka thanks Upul Tharanga for the memories

Happy retirement @upultharanga44 aiya! Thank you for all the great memories and leaving your signature in the game we all love! #ThankyouUpul pic.twitter.com/rlEenq9yYf

— Danushka Gunathilaka (@danushka_70) February 23, 2021

5. Virender Sehwag is on a hiring spree!

Hello ji, @SehwagSchool is hiring.
If you have the passion to spread knowledge and the desired experience ,
Please apply by mailing to- jobs@sisj.in pic.twitter.com/1NcAtDjgUq

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) February 23, 2021

6.Brad Hogg has his say on the umpires call rule

MCC cricket committee meeting is looking at getting rid of "umpires call" from DRS decisions. Finally, it has to go. The technology is the same for both sides. It's either hitting or it's not. Clear out the unnecessary. #Cricket

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) February 23, 2021

7. Rashid Khan leaves PSL

Too soon leaving @thePSLt20 But have to attend National duty 🇦🇫 . Thank you @lahoreqalandars and to all the fans for the great support and love .INSHALLAH see you next year . 👍👍 pic.twitter.com/ar6TJ1c0jc

— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) February 23, 2021

8. Aakash Chopra has his say on Rahul Tewatia’s journey

One defining innings, one defining IPL, and Rahul Tewatia has found himself in India's T20I squad that will take on England. This is his story. This is his journey.

Would you like to see Tewatia batting in the lower middle order for India? pic.twitter.com/Un84Hnu0Wr

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 23, 2021

9. Dinesh Chandimal wishes Upul Tharanga good luck for his future

Thanks for all the cricketing memories upul aiya.. You were a great player and as well as good human being of Sri Lanka cricket .. all the best and good luck for your future endeavors 🙏 @upultharanga44 pic.twitter.com/J3qpR2bOJu

— dinesh chandimal (@chandi_17) February 23, 2021

10. Washington Sundar eagerly looking forward to the Pink Ball Test

Out and about! Looking forward to the Pink Ball Test. 💥 #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/ukhIr2bDhO

— Washington Sundar (@Sundarwashi5) February 23, 2021

11. Harbhajan Singh in awe of the Motera stadium

During my first tour to Australia, I was astounded by the beauty of Melbourne stadium. At that time, I used to dream of having a similar such stadium in my home country! Today I can proudly say we are home to the most beautiful stadium in th world.#MoteraCricketStadium @JayShah pic.twitter.com/0JhwZdim9b

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) February 23, 2021

12. Angelo Mathews wishes Upul Tharanga good luck

Congratulations on a fantastic career bro ⁦@upultharanga44⁩ was great to play with you since my debut and so glad to see you finish as one of the best openers SL have ever had.All the best for your second innings pic.twitter.com/y4S9Utw3UJ

— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) February 23, 2021

13. Umesh Yadav feels good to be back in action

Feels good to be back 🇮🇳
The work continues 💪 pic.twitter.com/Z36Adn85W3

— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) February 23, 2021

14. Babar Azam wants to keep improving

Don't be the same.
Be better. 💪🙌 pic.twitter.com/ZEcx3lgTT9

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) February 23, 2021

15. Ishant Sharma all set to take the field for his 100th Test

Ready for the pink 🙌🏏 pic.twitter.com/ZKF460rv8m

— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) February 23, 2021