Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

India Women grabbed the eyeballs in the first encounter of the day by becoming the first team to qualify for the semi-final. Carrying on her sublime form at the top, Shafali Verma smashed a quick-fire 46-run knock to propel her side into the semi-finals of the tournament. New Zealand Women’s wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals but Amelia Kerr’s quick-fire knock at the end raise Kiwi’s hopes of making a comeback. However, they fell short of 4 runs as the Women in Blue continued their unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup.

Many cricketing stalwarts like Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag applauded India Women for their prolific form in the Women’s T20 World Cup. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side has emerged as one of the frontrunners to clinch the coveted trophy. India Women stalwart Mithali Raj also heaped praise on Shafali Verma and the Women in Blue for their heroics.

Ahead of the much-awaited IPL 2020 season, most fans were expecting Kane Williamson to lead the side. However, the Orange Army will be led by David Warner in the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League. Sunrisers Hyderabad announced the news on Twitter. The southpaw has been a prominent figure in the IPL and has racked up 400+ runs in every IPL season since 2013.

Amid the ongoing Delhi riots which have been hogging headlines recently, former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi expressed his concern regarding the same.

1. Mithali Raj congratulates Indian Women for qualifying into semi-finals of World Cup

Congratulations to the girls on a thrilling win against New Zealand. Well played @TheShafaliVerma .The bowling again was excellent with @shikhashauny leading from the front. #T20WorldCup2020

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) February 27, 2020

2. Sachin Tendulkar is happy to watch the performance of Indian Women

Fantastic performance by our 🇮🇳 team to become the first team to enter the semi-final of #T20WorldCup.
It was a tight game and we played well under pressure. Was great to see @TheShafaliVerma play yet another crucial knock. #INDWvNZW pic.twitter.com/kroynSdNNB

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 27, 2020

3. David Warner to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad

🚨Announcement🚨#OrangeArmy, our captain for #IPL2020 is @davidwarner31. pic.twitter.com/lV9XAMw6RS

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) February 27, 2020

4. Aakash Chopra talks about having a drink at ICC Test Championship Finals at Lords

Let’s catch up for a drink at Lord’s for the finals of WTC 🤗 #IndvAus https://t.co/2ywoaGNx1y

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 27, 2020

5. Tabraiz Shamsi is finding it funny to see the players enjoying

Nothing to see here…the guys are probably just having some fun and enjoying themselves before team warm ups start

They arent robots..they are human beings and are allowed to express themselves however they want to as long as they are not being disrespectful to anyone else 🤙 https://t.co/hxY1G45blY

— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) February 27, 2020

6. Scott Styris is searching for Aakash Chopra

Where are you @cricketaakash come join me for a celebratory 2nd test victory drink 😎😉 https://t.co/9boNpDTbOc

— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) February 27, 2020

7. Michael Vaughan filming with three legends

Fun morning filming with these 3 legends … Born,apmccoy & @vacationjay !!! I had a running race with a horse …. Wonder who won @willhillbet !?? #NewMarket @ The British Racing School https://t.co/nVndzptSwH

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 27, 2020

8. Suresh Raina congratulates Indian Women

Well done @BCCIWomen. You girls are through to the semi-finals. What a fantastic team effort. Super proud of all of you. #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/DWuIxF8N76

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) February 27, 2020

9. Sohail Tanveer shares a still with Fawad Alam

Thx bro

— Fawad Alam (@iamfawadalam25) February 27, 2020

10. Kevin Pietersen shares a post from the UK

Bliksem se donder dis koud hier!

Caption time?!?! @ London, United Kingdom https://t.co/oVs0pdkMkE

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) February 27, 2020

11. Shahid Afridi shows his concern for the Delhi victims

Absolutely heartbreaking watching all of the footage coming out from #Delhi, and with the inhumane treatment towards Muslims. Humanity should prevail over all else, irrespective of religion, caste or creed. Praying for better times all over the globe #HumanityAboveAll https://t.co/TwBhENpqSk

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) February 27, 2020

12. Jonty Rhodes shares a still while drinking coffee

Enjoying the @Tapalofficial tea calm before the #hblpslv storm here in Rawalpindi. Reflecting on my last memory of this ground, playing against fellow commentator @DominicCork95 during 1996 WC. Apparently our new teammate @mj_slats ALSO got MOM here for scoring some runs!!!! pic.twitter.com/6HMpb5XQdv

— Jonty Rhodes (@JontyRhodes8) February 27, 2020

13. Sheldon Cotterell reacts to KXIP’s jersey

Always with this pic I look like a midget chipmunk #dividedbyteamsunitedbycricketandkingsPunjab #SaddaPunjab 💪🏾🏏 #kingsxi #shers https://t.co/fLTwoMVyiz

— Sheldon Cotterell (@SaluteCotterell) February 27, 2020

14. Mohammad Hafeez applauds the Armed forces of Pakistan

Heroes of the Nation Pakistan 🇵🇰 Zindabad #PakistanRetaliationDay Pakistan Armed Forces r Our Pride ❤️ pic.twitter.com/RjiImIUm5z

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) February 27, 2020

15. Ramiz Raza release the second episode of Jeet ki Jang

HBLPSL Jeet Ki Jang episode 2 out now: https://t.co/4jQ7tWCPrT

A fun-filled episode. A must watch.

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) February 27, 2020