Cricketing trends on social media today

The Indian Premier League is going on in full swing and it is the biggest cricketing carnival in the entire country. But still, one man has managed to hog the limelight today on social media and has even pushed the IPL to the background. Well, he is also fondly called the ‘God of cricket’.

The great Sachin Tendulkar turned 48 today, and several prominent names from the world of cricket have wished Tendulkar on his 48th birthday. While Aakash Chopra stated that Tendulkar inspired a nation to fall in love with cricket, Wasim Jaffer opined that he was happy to share the dressing room with the master batsman.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli termed Tendulkar as an inspiration to many people. Meanwhile, Adam Gilchrist has a very interesting question. The former Aussie cricketing great wants to know whether the IPL is a distraction from the current Covid-19 situation that India finds itself in, or is it inappropriate to stage the IPL during this crisis. And finally, Shubman Gill has extended his gratitude to all the doctors and nurses in the healthcare fraternity.

1. Virat Kohli extends his birthday wishes to Sachin Tendulkar

One of the greatest to have ever played the game and an inspiration to many. Happy Birthday @sachin_rt paaji.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 24, 2021

2. Kris Srikkanth feels that the Kolkata Knight Riders side should allow Andre Russell to bat up the order

Just a food for thought for @KKRiders management, you guys should look at sending #Russell up the order rather than waiting for the 16th, sometimes gut feel is much better than ppl punching nos! Brilliant bowling by @rajasthanroyals and @Tipo_Morris ! #KKRvRR

— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) April 24, 2021

3. Kevin Pietersen wants some entertainment from Shubman Gill

Come on Shubman Gill!
Please buddy, ENTERTAIN us tonight…#Superstar

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) April 24, 2021

4. Washington Sundar wishes Sachin Tendulkar on his birthday

Many more Happy returns of the day @sachin_rt Sir. 🎂 You have been an inspiration to all of us & have given us a lifetime of memories to cherish. Wishing you the best of Health and Happiness always. 😊

— Washington Sundar (@Sundarwashi5) April 24, 2021

5. Adam Gilchrist throws up a very interesting question regarding the IPL

Best wishes to all in India 🇮🇳 Frightening Covid numbers. #IPL continues. Inappropriate? Or important distraction each night? Whatever your thoughts, prayers are with you. 🙏

— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) April 24, 2021

6. Australian cricketing legend Brett Lee extends his birthday wishes to Sachin Tendulkar

Many happy returns for your birthday @sachin_rt Only a few more till you reach your half century 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/xyIQzzvNo7

— Brett Lee (@BrettLee_58) April 24, 2021

7. Shubman Gill thanks the entire healthcare fraternity for working round the clock

The situation currently is tough, and I want to thank all our doctors, nurses and the healthcare fraternity working round the clock to save lives. In this moment we need to be responsible.I urge you to follow the government instructions, wear a mask,social distance and stay safe.

— Shubman Gill (@RealShubmanGill) April 24, 2021

8. Mohammed Azharuddin is cherishing the wonderful partnerships he had with Sachin Tendulkar

Many happy returns of the day @sachin_rt. It seems just yesterday that you captured the hearts of cricket fans. I cherish memories of many wonderful partnerships with you, especially Cape Town & Chennai, Sharjah & Toronto. Wishing you great health & happiness. #masterblaster

— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) April 24, 2021

9. Suresh Raina wants everyone to stay at home

My humble request to everyone – if you have the choice to stay home, please do it to keep yourself, your family and your nation safe. Do your bit to help the doctors, police, paramedics and govt authorities do their job. That is the need of the hour!

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 24, 2021

10. Aakash Chopra wants birthday boy Sachin Tendulkar to keep shining

Here’s wishing the man who inspired a nation and more to play cricket…made many more to fall in love with cricket…a very happy Birthday. @sachin_rt, keep inspiring. Keep shining. 🙌

— Wear a Mask. Stay Safe, India (@cricketaakash) April 24, 2021

11. Yuzvendra Chahal wishes Sachin Tendulkar a happy birthday

Wish you a very happy birthday 🎂 sir @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/mtOf8fpELf

— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) April 24, 2021

12. Wasim Jaffer wishes Sachin Tendulkar on his birthday

Many happy returns of the day @sachin_rt. Fortunate to have shared the dressing room with the master and a few partnerships as well. Wishing you health and happiness always😊 pic.twitter.com/itiLzPZdH7

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) April 24, 2021

13. KL Rahul thanks Sachin Tendulkar for inspiring everybody

Happy birthday @sachin_rt sir. Thank you for inspiring us. Wishing you a wonderful day. #legend

— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) April 24, 2021

14. Rashid Khan extends his birthday greetings to the legendary Sachin Tendulkar

Wish you a very happy Birthday @sachin_rt Sir hope you have a great day today and the year ahead is full of many blessings 🎂 🎂🎂

— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) April 24, 2021

15. Imran Khan feels that everyone should fight against the Covid-19 pandemic together

I want to express our solidarity with the people of India as they battle a dangerous wave of COVID-19. Our prayers for a speedy recovery go to all those suffering from the pandemic in our neighbourhood & the world. We must fight this global challenge confronting humanity together

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 24, 2021

16. Virender Sehwag extends his birthday wishes to Sachin Tendulkar in his own inimitable way

#HappyBirthdaySachinTendulkar Paaji.
May you remain healthy and happy.

On your birthday it’s my wish and prayer that just like you took our cricket team out of trouble many times, we as a nation are quickly able to come out of the challenging situation we are going through. pic.twitter.com/MV24yKtZEY

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 24, 2021