Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

After a Ramadan which was marred by social distancing and lockdown due to COVID-19 outbreak, people across the world celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr and Twitter erupted with wishes on the occasion. Celebratory wishes flooded Twitter in no time as lakhs of Eid 2020 wishes surfaced across the micro-blogging website. Many players also extended wishes to their fans and fellow teammates.

Several players even shared pictures with their families while celebrating Eid. Former and current India players including Irfan Pathan, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Mohammad Kaif and many others passed on Eid 2020 wishes.
Mohammad Shami, on the occasion, shared a special photo for head coach Ravi Shastri.

Shami shared the photo of mutton biryani and kheer and assured Shastri that it will be delivered to his house soon. Shastri, in reply, said that the whole team will soon eat these delicacies together after the COVID-19 outbreak subsides.

Apart from all the celebratory tweets, Twitter was also filled with condolence messages for Balbir Singh Sr. He was a three-time Olympic gold medallist left Indian fans in shock as he breathed his last on Monday. Many members of the cricket fraternity shared their sorrow over the demise of the hockey legend.

Members of the sports fraternity were left stunned by the demise of Balbir Singh Sr and many prominent names like Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sachin Tendulkar and Gautam Gambhir paid tribute to the legend. Team India head coach Ravi Shastri termed him as ‘A true giant and half in his field’ while consoling his demise.

1. Kevin Pietersen shares a clip amid quarantine

Holidays 2020! 🤣 pic.twitter.com/YG0asKWP8r

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) May 25, 2020

2. Wriddhiman Saha shares a picture with his daughter

Pink Power 🥰 pic.twitter.com/03zpED4kxQ

— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) May 25, 2020

3. Ravi Shastri responds to Mohammad Shami’s ‘gift’ for him

Jab yeh lockdown khatam hoga tab saath mein khayenge. I’m sure the entire bunch will be waiting for Seviyan 🤗 https://t.co/zoB7oMKde3

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) May 25, 2020

4. Virender Sehwag pays tribute to Balbir Singh Sr

In Balbir Singh ji, India has lost one of it's greatest ever sportsman. I express my heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/zoiVET0pog

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 25, 2020

5. Vinod Kambli extends wishes to Sachin and Anjali Tendulkar on their 25th anniversary

Wish a very happy wedding anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Tendulkar!
Dedicating a mashup of songs for your partnership of 25 Years Not Out! 😁 @sachin_rt pic.twitter.com/uEmWugKkMo

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) May 25, 2020

6. Virat Kohli extends Eid wishes

Sending my best wishes to everyone celebrating Eid. Wishing good health and happiness to all of you and your families. 🙏🏼😇 #EidMubarak

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 25, 2020

7. Ravindra Jadeja wishes ‘Eid Mubarak’ to everyone

Eid Mubarak to all. Wishing you peace and joy on this auspicious occasion. God bless. 🙏

— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) May 25, 2020

8. Amit Mishra mourns the loss of Balbir Singh Sr

Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of hockey legend #BalbirSingh ji. I have had a good chance to meet him in the past. My heartfelt condolences to his family & dear ones. #RIP #hockey #legend. pic.twitter.com/3thsKiVTSi

— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) May 25, 2020

9. Shikhar Dhawan appreciates Sonu Sood’s efforts to help migrant workers

A big salute to you @SonuSood for your heroic efforts in making sure stranded migrant workers get to reach their homes. 🙏🏻👌🏻

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) May 25, 2020

10. Shubman Gill mourns the demise of Balbir Singh Sr

He was one of the finest hockey players of this country and a great human being. #RIP Balbir Singh Sr Sir. My condolences to his family and may God give them strength.

— Shubman Gill (@RealShubmanGill) May 25, 2020

11. Saeed Ajmal celebrates Eid with family

Second day of Eid with my sweet family stay home safe your family safe Pakistan pic.twitter.com/bH1qHc0lA3

— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) May 25, 2020

12. Shakib Al Hasan shares an adorable picture on the occasion of Eid

Eid Mubarak from us. Stay safe pic.twitter.com/CQzSnJYOqx

— Shakib Al Hasan (@Sah75official) May 25, 2020

13. Zaheer Khan wishes everyone a very happy Eid 2020

Wishing everyone a very Happy Eid #eidmubarak2020

— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) May 25, 2020

14. Dimuth Karunaratne extends birthday wishes to Kagiso Rabada

Happy Birthday @KagisoRabada25 & Blessings to easily one of the best Quicks SA have produced
Cheers,Blessings Fast Bowling Champ ✅

— 𝑫𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑲𝒂𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒏𝒂 (@IamDimuth) May 25, 2020

15. Virat Kohli condoles the death of Balbir Singh Sr

Saddened to hear about the passing of the legend, Balbir Singh Sr. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family in this time of sorrow. 🙏🏼 @BalbirSenior

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) May 25, 2020