Cricketing trends on social media today

The ‘Reserve Day’ has come into play in the final of the World Test Championship (WTC), and at the time of writing, the New Zealand side is just 75 runs away from sealing a monumental victory over the Virat Kohli led Indian side in the WTC Final. And, social media has been flooded with thoughts and opinions from various cricketers regarding the summit clash of the WTC.

Jimmy Neesham reckons that New Zealand has an 80% chance of winning the WTC Final, while Aakash Chopra feels that if the Indian side had batted for 10 more overs and scored even 20 runs more, they could have put pressure on the Kiwis. Meanwhile, Michael Vaughan wants the Indian fans to apologize to him for his awful prediction. Vaughan has also stated that Rishabh Pant is his favourite cricketer at present.

Also, the Sri Lankan side will take on England in a limited-overs series starting on 23rd June 2021, and Angelo Mathews has asked the Kusal Perera-led side to give their best on the field. England cricketer Jos Buttler is eagerly waiting to get back onto the field in the England jersey. And finally, Mohammed Shami has tweeted that Southampton has brought back a lot of memories for him both in Tests as well as limited-overs cricket.

1. Tabraiz Shamsi wants to know how Mankading is against the spirit of the game

I'd like to know too… https://t.co/1JSv0TjNby

— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) June 23, 2021

2. Jimmy Neesham feels that New Zealand have an 80% chance of winning the WTC Final

UPDATE: 80% NZ, 19% draw, 1% India 😁😁😁😁 https://t.co/HVdlmuyEXj

— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) June 23, 2021

3. Aakash Chopra opines that the tactics employed by the Indian batsmen were surprising

It was only a matter of 10 overs. If India batted ten more overs, they would’ve scored 15-20 extra runs….that in turn would’ve put more pressure on NZ. More runs, fewer overs. Indians batting tactic post lunch was surprising. #WTCFinal

— Wear a Mask. Stay Safe, India (@cricketaakash) June 23, 2021

4. Michael Vaughan wants the Indian fans to apologize to him

I think I may need a few apologies from the thousands of Indian fans in a few hours for my awful prediction that NZ would win the Test championship final … #OnOn #TestChampionshipFinal

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 23, 2021

5. RP Singh feels that Rishabh Pant has got the aura early in his Test career

#RisabhPant has got an aura so early in his Test career. So much fear he puts in opponents. #WTCFinal #WTCFinal2021

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) June 23, 2021

6. Michael Vaughan reveals that Rishabh Pant is his favourite cricketer

My favourite cricketer to watch at the moment …. @RishabhPant17 !!! #TestChampionshipFinal …. love how he looks like he is playing in the back garden …. 👍

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 23, 2021

7. Lisa Sthalekar feels that there is a steeliness about the Indian cricket team

One of the reasons why we are seeing @BCCI in this #WTCFinal is that you have so many players willing to take the ball on the body. There is a steeliness about this Indian side.

— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) June 23, 2021

8. Angelo Mathews wants the Sri Lankan side to give their best against England

All the very best today ⁦@KusalJPerera⁩ and team ! Go out there and give it ur best guys #engvssl ⁦ pic.twitter.com/XqnOhRIWZO

— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) June 23, 2021

9. Mandeep Singh feels that Test cricket is the ultimate format of the game

Test cricket is the ultimate. What a game. #NZvIND #ICCWTCFinal

— Mandeep Singh (@mandeeps12) June 23, 2021

10. Sachin Tendulkar feels that there will be some different tactics employed by both India and New Zealand on Day 6

First 10 overs today will be critical & the 1st session will decide in which direction the match will head.

India will have to plan the day backwards & with the match run-rate hovering around 2.3 rpo, we will see some different use of tactics by both sides today.#WTC21 #INDvNZ

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 23, 2021

11. Subramaniam Badrinath feels that New Zealand have the edge in the WTC Final

Taking in to account conditions through out this #WTCFinal On a big day when there is so much to loose , I would rather be Bowling than Batting so #NZ have the edge + they will have choices #INDvsNZ #CricitwithBadri

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) June 23, 2021

12. Jos Buttler is eager to get onto the field for his country

Can’t wait to get back out there in an England shirt! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/wdr2AcXWKy

— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) June 23, 2021

13. Mohammed Shami shares his happy memories at Southampton

Southampton has brought happy memories for me both in white and red ball. The 2019 World Cup hat-trick remains a favorite but delighted to deliver for #TeamIndia on Day 5 when we needed the most. The bowling group put in a lot of efforts. 🙌🏾 #WTC21 #mshami11 pic.twitter.com/T0zZvp8Yws

— Mohammad Shami (@MdShami11) June 23, 2021

14. Harbhajan Singh tweets about external events and external people

Its not the external event or person that takes our peace away – it's because we give them permission to enter & give them life in our minds

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 23, 2021

15. Dinesh Karthik thanks fans for all the appreciation and wishes that he has received

Thankful for all the appreciation and wishes I've received over the last few days ❣️ #LoveYouAll3000 pic.twitter.com/Y6JNn7IPfp

— DK (@DineshKarthik) June 23, 2021