Cricketing Trends on social media today

The biggest chatter on social media today in the world of cricket was the emotional half-century that Krunal Pandya scored on ODI debut. The left-hander scored a murderous 31-ball 58* in his maiden innings in the ODI format. And, Pandya was filled with emotions after his stunning heroics with the willow. He looked up at the sky to pay his salutations to his late father as well. And now, several cricketers have heaped praise on Krunal Pandya for his resplendent innings in the first ODI.

Also, KL Rahul scored a classy 62* off just 43 deliveries. Rahul was under the pump for not scoring runs in the T20I series. In the 4 innings that Rahul played in the T20I series against England, the right-hander could muster just 15 runs at an abysmal average of 3.75. And now, Rahul has returned back to his run-scoring ways, and several cricketers have backed him on Twitter. Also, former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra is appalled by the slow over rates in the limited-overs series between India and England. Michael Vaughan has once again set Twitter on fire with yet another ‘Mumbai Indians’ tweet of his.

Meanwhile, Indian batswoman Shafali Verma has reached the No.1 spot in the updated T20I rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC). And, legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has congratulated the 17-year-old for her incredible achievement. So, let us start on this journey to find out the social media trends from the cricketing world.

1.Brad Hogg impressed with KL Rahul’s incredible innings

KL Rahul back to his best. Innings and partnership with Kranul has saved India today from a below par score. #INDvENG

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) March 23, 2021

2.Hemang Badani congratulates Krunal Pandya for his sizzling half-century on his ODI debut

No better feeling than getting a fifty on debut and to add to it the fastest by anyone on debut #KrunalPandya #INDvsENG

— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) March 23, 2021

3.Aakash Chopra not impressed with the over-rate in the India-England series

Over-rates in this series are appalling. Two hours to finish a T20 innings. 4 hours plus to finish a 50-over innings. Human race is getting fitter and stronger and cricket matches are moving at a snail’s pace. #IndvEng

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 23, 2021

4.Michael Vaughan continues with his Mumbai Indians (MI) rant!

Just to let you all know @krunalpandya24 plays for the @mipaltan !!!! #INDvENG

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 23, 2021

5.Ravichandran Ashwin extends his congratulations to Shafali Verma

Congratulations @TheShafaliVerma on becoming the no 1 ranked T 20 I batter in the world. Just 17 years old which makes this achievement even more incredible. #ShafaliVerma 👏👏👏

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) March 23, 2021

6.Aakash Chopra voices his opinion on KL Rahul

KLass is Permanent 🥳🙌 #IndvEng

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 23, 2021

7.Robin Uthappa not surprised with KL Rahul’s return to run-scoring ways

All @klrahul11 needed was some match time!! Not surprised about his "return to form" 🤷🏾‍♂️

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) March 23, 2021

8.Aakash Chopra offers his thoughts on cricketers making their debut for India

There’s something sensational about Indians on their debut….What a knock by Krunal 🥳🙌 #IndvEng

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 23, 2021

9.Brad Hogg heaps praise on Krunal Pandya

Another India debutant shows there class in a matter of months. Great knock @krunalpandya24 #INDvsENG

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) March 23, 2021

10.Ramesh Powar dwells on the lessons that cricket teaches us

@krunalpandya24 reactions tells all, what it means to him.@klrahul11 calm & composed , Helped @krunalpandya24 through.
Cricket teaches us so much#KrunalPandya on debut #India
Courtesy @StarSportsIndia pic.twitter.com/r6tlEwHyqT

— RAMESH POWAR (@imrameshpowar) March 23, 2021

11.Hemang Badani feels that Shikhar Dhawan surely deserved a century

Great knock by #shikar and #rahul under pressure. Very happy for both of them. Feel for shikar.deserved a 100 #INDvsENG

— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) March 23, 2021

12.Wasim Jaffer impressed with India’s performance with the willow

.@SDhawan25 🙌@imVkohli 👌@klrahul11 👏@krunalpandya24 💪
Good team batting effort from Team India, hopefully bowlers back it up as it's a difficult ground to defend. However, even if they don't, it's ok as it's the 1st game 😅 #IndvEng

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) March 23, 2021

13.VVS Laxman congratulates Krunal Pandya for his fifty on debut

One more debutant seizing the opportunity. Reiterating the fact about the bench strength. Some brilliant striking from @krunalpandya24 Congrats on your maiden ODI 50👏👏 #INDvENG

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 23, 2021

14. Virat Kohli delighted on the win

1 🆙, two to go 💪#TeamIndia 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/zk5UmdF1Fb

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) March 23, 2021

15. Bhajji hails Team India

What a great game.. take a bow team india 🇮🇳 well done @SDhawan25 @klrahul11 @krunalpandya24 great spell @imShard @prasidh43 @BhuviOfficial unbelievable game 🇮🇳💪

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 23, 2021