Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

Here's how the cricketing fraternity spent its day on social media platforms.

Published - 23 May 2020, 19:45 IST | Updated - 23 May 2020, 19:45 IST

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The cricketing trends on social media revolved around the various events even as the world continued to worry about the ongoing pandemic. England players returned to individual training this week and the players are feeling delighted for finally getting back on the field after a big break. Ben Stokes posted a video of his bowling on Instagram. England are likely to resume their international cricket with a series against West Indies and Pakistan soon.

India Women’s head coach WV Raman turned 55 on Saturday and wishes flooded in for him on social media platforms. India Women’s T20I skipper Harmanpreet Kaur took to Twitter to wish her coach and also hoped that he has a wonderful year. Vinod Kambli and Shikha Pandey were the other cricketers among many to wish Raman on his special day.

Pakistan and the world was in for a shock on Friday after Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane crashed in Karachi just before landing. Reportedly, around 107 people have lost their lives and cricketers across the world including Pakistan players paid their tribute for the victims of the crash. Meanwhile, KL Rahul finally had a haircut amid lockdown and flaunted it on social media putting a picture.

1. Ben Stokes delighted to be back training on the field

View this post on Instagram

Great to be back out on grass bowling today…solid 5 over spell 👍👍 taking a leaf out of @stuartbroad8 book with getting used to bowling with a sweat band on.. @chriswoakes not quite got the Alice band in me yet
A post shared by Ben Stokes (@stokesy) on May 23, 2020 at 4:03am PDT

2. Shahid Afridi Foundation continues to help poor amid pandemic

In the spirit of #Ramadan our @SAFoundationN #DonateKaroNa Ration Drive volunteers have taken to the streets of Karachi distributing food supplies to all those who work hard to make ends meet, especially in these difficult times.
Ensuring #HopeNotOut for all pic.twitter.com/Qfp8WhFO3n
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) May 23, 2020

3. Badrinath expresses his views

Sportsmen are more emotional than the normal man ,but then we need to be to succeed, the #Thelastdance shows to the world that elite sportsmen are also human ,but only a different breed , and needs to be handled with care #netflix #Sports #documentary #Basketball #nba
— subramani badrinath (@s_badrinath) May 23, 2020

4. Tino Best wishes his first love a very happy bitrthday

You’re the Greatest Human Being on Earth 🌍 in my Eyes , you have given me the seed of determination and strength I thank you from the bottom of my soul for never giving up on me don’t matter how many times Ive disappointed you , happy Birthday my First LOVE ❤️. #YvetteBest pic.twitter.com/WSH9Y3drgu
— Tino95 (@tinobest) May 23, 2020

5. Harmanpreet Kaur wishes India Women head coach WV Raman

Happy Birthday Sir @wvraman pic.twitter.com/vLYQSm3XX8
— Harmanpreet Kaur (@ImHarmanpreet) May 23, 2020

6. KL Rahul is flaunting his new haircut

Mind gone, hair gone 🤯🔒 pic.twitter.com/RD6utJY3eW
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) May 23, 2020

7. Ravi Shastri is recalling his playing days

Every step, every bit of success, it’s got to be earned #memories #oldpic #blackandwhite pic.twitter.com/iX6hn20RPv
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) May 23, 2020

8. Kusal Mendis pays tribute to victims of Pakistan plane crash

My heart goes out to all the victims and their love ones from the Pakistan plane crash @TheRealPCB
— Kusal Mendis (@kusalmendis1) May 23, 2020

9. Tabraiz Shamsi is sad after hearing about the tragic incident

Really sad to hear about this tragic accident
My thoughts and prayers are with all the families that have been affected by this horrible incident 💔 https://t.co/082n6zdpBK
— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) May 23, 2020

10. Ravi Ashwin is happy after having a friendly chat with R Madhavan

Ok I am happy all of you enjoyed the chat with @ActorMadhavan on insta live the day before. https://t.co/ZS1w5S2Q2X
☝️watch it here if you missed out.
Moving on #reminiscewithash will bring you some more insightful stuff tonight at 8 pm on insta with @bhogleharsha pic.twitter.com/BvS4ZkrxUD
— lets stay indoors India 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) May 23, 2020

11. Mohammad Kaif salutes fire brigade personnel

Janaki Sethi from Odisha gave birth to a baby girl in a fire brigade van. Ambulance couldn’t reach due to strong winds. Fire brigade personnel braved all odds removed 22 trees on the roads & reached to help Janaki. Salute to these personnel who saved 2 precious lives
PC: TOI pic.twitter.com/yfZjC4ObP6
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 23, 2020

12. Vinod Kambli wishes WV Raman on his birthday

Wish a very happy birthday to my friend, @wvraman! Will be always thankful to you for coming in for me at silly point when I was injured at Chennai in '93.
Have a great one, Wooks! 🎂 pic.twitter.com/CYz9QtWNKE
— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) May 23, 2020

13. Michael Vaughan reveals his schedule of the day

Morning all … Today’s schedule … Full English … Long walk with dogs … Lunch … Peloton … bit of weeding … play 9 holes … then drink … #OnOn
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 23, 2020

14. Fawad Alam prays for the victims of the plane crash

My heart goes out to everyone affected by the ill-fated flight that crash landed in Karachi. May Allah give the loved ones of the victims patience, the survivors strength to heal and may the deceased rest in eternal peace. #karachiPlaneCrash
— Fawad Alam (@iamfawadalam25) May 23, 2020

15. David Warner is back on TikTok