Cricketing Trends on social media today

The news that has been trending on social media today revolved around a very sad event. 22 jawans have been martyred and several others are missing after a Naxal attack that has left the nation in total shock. And, several Indian cricketers ranging from Suresh Raina to Virender Sehwag have offered their condolences regarding the killings.

Meanwhile, Irfan Pathan has come out with a strategy for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) outfit ahead of the 2021 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Also, Suresh Raina has posted a scintillating picture with his CSK teammates and is ready for the 14th IPL edition. Today is a very special day for Thangarasu Natarajan, as the Tamil Nadu bowler is celebrating his 30th birthday, and several of his Indian teammates have wished the left-arm seamer on his birthday.

Also, South Africa and Pakistan have locked horns in the second ODI, and Danny Morrison wants Babar Azam and Co. to successfully chase down the mammoth target of 342 that the Proteas have set for the visitors. And finally, Rahul Chahar has offered his opinion on hard work. Shall we get started then?

1. Shikhar Dhawan offers his condolences to the brave jawans who lost their lives

My condolences to the loved ones of the brave jawans who were killed. Thoughts and prayers with their family.

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) April 4, 2021

2. Suresh Raina wants the real culprits behind the attack on the jawans to be caught soon

Distressed to see the killing of at least 22 of our jawans by naxals in Chhattisgarh. Any life lost hurts, but for any nation, the life of its jawan is priceless. They are the real desh-bhakts. Hope the real culprits are brought to justice.
Om Shanti
Jai Hind 🇮🇳

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 4, 2021

3. Danny Morrison eagerly looking forward to Babar Azam and Co. chasing down the mammoth target set by South Africa

Looking forward to @babarazam258 fellas chase 300 & plenty at the Wanderers soon.. #slickoutfield #toughtodefendthere 😗🤔 #SAvsPak #prettyinpink 😬

— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) April 4, 2021

4. Virat Kohli offers his condolences to the families of the jawans

Absolutely tragic to hear about the loss of lives of our brave jawans. My condolences to the bereaved families. 🙏

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 4, 2021

5. Irfan Pathan chalks out his strategy for the Rajasthan Royals side ahead of IPL 2021

What say halla Bol fans? #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/X9KPq0YT3G

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 4, 2021

6. Suresh Raina tells the world that CSK has arrived in Tamil!

Vandhachunu sollu! #Yellove pic.twitter.com/IFzmTL3zsc

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 4, 2021

7. Virender Sehwag saddened by the killing of the jawans

Heart breaking to hear the news of loss of 22 security personnel and injuries to many in the #NaxalAttack in Sukma in Chhattisgarh. Nation is indebted to the jawans who laid down their lives. Naman to the martyrs.

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 4, 2021

8. Dinesh Karthik wishes Thangarasu Natarajan on his 30th birthday

Happiest birthday to the Yorker King @Natarajan_91.
You've achieved great things in such a short time, but I believe that even the sky doesn't limit you & there's a lot more to come.
Keep soaring to greater heights my friend! pic.twitter.com/eXT41Wh2iT

— DK (@DineshKarthik) April 4, 2021

9. Navdeep Saini wishes Natarajan on his birthday

Wish you a very Happy Birthday @Natarajan_91 stay blessed 🥳🥳

— Navdeep Saini (@navdeepsaini96) April 4, 2021

10. Azhar Mahmood backs Pakistan to chase down the target set by South Africa

Wanderers is always a high scoring venue – What we need to understand is that there were some quality shots played by SA – A tough chase on the cards – couple of good partnerships required! Come on Pakistan ! #PAKvSA

— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) April 4, 2021

11. Rahul Chahar offers his opinion on hard work

Work hard then work harder. @mipaltan #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/tAhlMGlaBu

— Rahul Chahar (@rdchahar1) April 4, 2021

12. Mahela Jayawardene wishes everybody a Happy Easter

🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/7DGXsBRHVw

— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) April 4, 2021

13. Suryakumar Yadav offers his thoughts on the human mind

Your mind is a weapon, keep it loaded🔥💪 pic.twitter.com/VFibhCVTEk

— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) April 4, 2021

14. Gautam Gambhir offers his opinion on the barbaric Naxal attack

Nation bows down to the sacrifice of our bravehearts. Enemy within is as barbaric as enemy outside. Won’t let this sacrifice go in vain. #NaxalAttack

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 4, 2021

15. RP Singh offers his condolences to the brave sons of India

My condolences to the brave sons of the nation martyred in the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh. My heart goes out to their families. #NaxalAttack #शहीद pic.twitter.com/b2Tg39HYoP

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) April 4, 2021