Cricketing trends on social media today

The biggest news that has come in today is that Sri Lankan cricketer Thisara Perera has announced his retirement from international cricket. Perera featured in 166 ODIs, 84 T20Is, and 6 Tests for the Sri Lankan side. And, Dinesh Chandimal has stated that he is shocked to hear about the retirement news of Perera.

Meanwhile, Sri Lanka thrashed Bangladesh by 209 runs in the 2nd Test to seal the two-match Test series 1-0, and some Sri Lankan cricketers have congratulated the Dimuth Karunaratne led side for their excellent performance against the Bangladeshi Tigers. Dimuth Karunaratne won the Player of the Series award.

Also, Shikhar Dhawan and Rishabh Pant have expressed their excitement after the Delhi Capitals thrashed the Punjab Kings (PBKS) with 7 wickets to spare on 2nd May 2021 to move to the top of the IPL points table. Meanwhile, Iqbal Abdullah has changed his profile picture, and Ramiz Raja is feeling bored.

And, Murali Kartik has expressed his thoughts on the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) side dropping David Warner from their playing XI. Mohammed Azharuddin is praying for the recovery of the players and staff who tested positive for Covid-19. And finally, Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Navdeep Saini is sending his good vibes to Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) skipper KL Rahul.

1. Angelo Mathews congratulates the Sri Lankan team for their victory over Bangladesh

Congratulations to the entire team.⁦@IamDimuth⁩ led from the front all others ⁦@thiri66⁩ ⁦@dds75official⁩ and specially #praveen#ramesh spun us to https://t.co/lvOLGtUODh staff ⁦@Mickeyarthurcr1⁩ were 👌.Thanks to #SLARMY as always for our safety🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/yg7Q6glBzi

— Angelo Mathews (@Angelo69Mathews) May 3, 2021

2. Dhammika Prasad congratulates Dimuth Karunaratne and his men for their performance against Bangladesh

Congratulations to @IamDimuth and the team for their test series win against @BCBtigers @IamDimuth & @thiri66 had a great series with the bat and really impressed about Praveen Jayawickrama and Ramesh Mendis, congratulations guys. Keep moving forward with this winning confidence

— Dhammika Prasad (@imDhammika) May 3, 2021

3. Murali Kartik questions SRH’s decision of dropping David Warner from their playing XI

2/2.. So basically saying that the ones watching are in kindergarten and we don't understand..seriously since when did Warner not fit into the te combo.. Who is replacing him sachin/ Lara, sir Garfield, sir Viv #IPL2021 https://t.co/2GFMyefT0m

— Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali) May 3, 2021

4. Dinesh Chandimal showers praise on Dimuth Karunaratne and Sri Lanka

Great series win boys🇱🇰 @IamDimuth @thiri66 treat to watch👏 praveen & Ramesh were outstanding,great prospects for SL cricket👌 credit goes to everyone in the team. pic.twitter.com/Iw0dIPKU31

— dinesh chandimal (@chandi_17) May 3, 2021

5. Iqbal Abdulla has changed his profile picture

#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/Xwug9zGsg0

— SAYYED IQBAL ABDULLAH (SIA) (@iqqiabdullah) May 3, 2021

6. Shikhar Dhawan lauds his fellow opening batsman Prithvi Shaw

Top of the table 👏 Well done boys. @KagisoRabada25, @PrithviShaw, you were amazing today 💪 pic.twitter.com/4cvVdiWIJH

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) May 2, 2021

7. Babar Azam is enjoying some fresh air

Pure joy to spend some time here. Loved the breath of fresh air. 🌅🌊 pic.twitter.com/md4pd04kud

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) May 3, 2021

8. Dinesh Chandimal wishes Thisara Perera good luck in his future endeavors

I was shocked to hear about ur retirement.Storms will come &go but you could have been a little more patient ⁦⁦⁦@PereraThisara⁩ 😞still the best all rounder in our limited overs cricket.anyway,it’s pleasure to play with you panda🇱🇰good luck for your future endeavors👍 pic.twitter.com/fA6ESOGK95

— dinesh chandimal (@chandi_17) May 3, 2021

9. Mohammed Azharuddin is praying for the safety of the entire IPL fraternity

Hearing news of players, support staff, management, and ground staff testing positive for COVID. Praying for their early recovery and for the entire IPL fraternity to be safe and to remain mentally strong. #IPL2021 #IndiaFightsCOVID19

— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) May 3, 2021

10. Ramiz Raja posts a meaningless post

Bored … so shot this at home, my sun room, blocking out the Lahore sun with thick shades. and sort of turned out interesting….Quite a meaningless post actually but bear with me… pic.twitter.com/KWEVTtgZbe

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) May 3, 2021

11. Murali Kartik opines on the non-striker being too eager to steal a run

Sorry to harp about this or sound like a broken record..Last ball of the game 2 needed. Photo says it all..more than 2 yds out the no striker,where is THE SO CALLED SPIRIT OF CRICKET NOW..and the ones calling for it..this is Thievery plain and simple..can someone do something pic.twitter.com/mCoEi3mBpe

— Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali) May 3, 2021

12. Navdeep Saini wishes KL Rahul a speedy recovery

Sending good, healthy vibes your way. Have a speedy recovery brother @klrahul11 pic.twitter.com/GgStxF5s8y

— Navdeep Saini (@navdeepsaini96) May 3, 2021

13. Dhammika Prasad feels that Thisara Perera retired from international cricket too early

Is too early @PereraThisara I don’tthink this is the right time for it, we need your contribution to @OfficialSLC still you’re young and one of the experience player we have, I suggest @OfficialSLC should talk with him and make his availability to play again, @RajapaksaNamal pic.twitter.com/5myXEq6XJi

— Dhammika Prasad (@imDhammika) May 3, 2021

14. Rishabh Pant is mighty pleased with the performance of the Delhi Capitals side

Very happy with the team's performance today, one of those nights when everything went according to plan 😀
This one's for the city of Delhi, all the @DelhiCapitals are with you!#YeHaiNayiDilli #RP17 pic.twitter.com/iCMZ7uXhRf

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) May 2, 2021

15. Harbhajan Singh thanks Shah Rukh Khan and Venky Mysore

Thank you @iamsrk @KKRiders @VenkyMysore for being there for all of us here in the #Kkrrfamily 🙏🤗

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) May 3, 2021