Cricketing trends on social media today

The cricketing trends on social media revolved around numerous things today but none more major than the ongoing farmers’ protest and the subsequent internationalization of the matter after the global pop star Rihanna, among others, tweeted on the issue.

From Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma and Ravi Shastri, numerous cricketing stalwarts have voiced their opinion, which has had a similar tone demanding external parties to stay away from a matter that is India’s internal.

Former Indian skipper and the legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev was not far behind in joining the caravan of cricketers expressing themselves over the protest. He took to Twitter to pour his voice in and wished India success for their upcoming assignment in the same tweet.

India is all set to host England for a full-fledged home series, which will commence from the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, behind closed doors. Ahead of the same, Ravindra Jadeja, who is missing from India’s ranks due to injury, took to the microblogging site Twitter to send his best wishes and cheers for his nation.

Ishant Sharma, who unfortunately missed out to be a part of India’s historic triumph against Australia, has regained complete fitness and is keen to regroup with his team for the series against England. Posting his snap from a practice session earlier in the day, he captioned the post, “Ready for the match after almost a year. Straight into it”. Indian cricketers Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara expressed their excitement through their posts, too, sharing pictures from India’s practice session ahead of the Chennai Test.

The Perth Scorchers thumped the Brisbane Heat in the BBL Challenger of the 10th edition to steer themselves into the final, which is scheduled to be played on the 6th of February. Heat’s coach and former Australian cricketer Darren Lehmann congratulated the Scorchers for their victory and extended his wishes to the fans who stood for the Brisbane team during their tournament journey. Former English cricketer Ian Bell also joined in wishing Perth Scorchers for their success.

1. Joe Root seeks support for Cricketers Trust

Please support the @CricketersTrust and allow them to continue the excellent work they do.

I have seen first-hand the support they offer and will be using this upcoming series to raise vital funds.

Donate to the cause and #SupportYourSport here 👉 https://t.co/CCsPc9YkHE pic.twitter.com/SZUyJoIKA4

— Joe Root (@root66) February 4, 2021

2. Rahul Tripathi has his say

Effective communication is the best way to solve the problems. #FarmersProstest #IndiaStandsTogether

— Rahul Tripathi 🇮🇳 (@ImRTripathi) February 4, 2021

3. Kapil Dev wishes India the very best

I simply love India , I wish the tiff between Farmers and Govt gets resolved ASAP.
Let the experts take a call.
One thing for sure 🇮🇳is supreme

ALSO I WISH MY INDIAN CRICKET TEAM A GRAND SUCCESS IN THE UPCOMING SERIES AGAINST ENGLAND
Jai Hind

— Kapil Dev (@therealkapildev) February 4, 2021

4. Russel Arnold spreads awareness on World Cancer Day

Create awareness and act early #WorldCancerDay pic.twitter.com/4ucmrfScZT

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) February 4, 2021

5. Jadeja’s wishes for his team

Cheering from home @BCCI #goindia🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/rgwBklsT1f

— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) February 4, 2021

6. Darren Lehmann wishes well for Scorchers

Well done to the @ScorchersBBL tonight, too good for us and good luck to both teams on Saturday for the @BBL final . Thanks to all our fans for a great journey , sorry we couldn’t get it done tonight but the lads all play with the pride of brisbane and love all the support xxx

— Darren Lehmann (@darren_lehmann) February 4, 2021

7. Bell’s excited to see Scorchers in the BBL Final

When you see @ScorchersBBL book a place in the @BBL final!
🧡🖤 pic.twitter.com/x4zfjwP2YW

— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) February 4, 2021

8. Ishant can’t wait to be back

Ready for the match after almost one year! Straight into it! 🙌💪 #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/dB71FTWy8y

— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) February 4, 2021

9. Kambli’s XI for IND vs ENG

My ideal playing XI for the 1st Test

Rohit Sharma
Shubman Gill
Cheteshwar Pujara
Virat Kohli
Ajinkya Rahane
Rishabh Pant
Hardik Pandya/ Washington Sundar
Ravi Ashwin
Mohammed Siraj
Jasprit Bumrah
Kuldeep Yadav#INDvENG

— Vinod Kambli (@vinodkambli349) February 4, 2021

10. Bishop all praises for Mehidy Hasan

Little pleasures like seeing another #ICCU19CWC graduate grow in stature and expand his game for his country is a joy. Well done Mehidy Hasan Miraz on a maiden test match century.

— Ian bishop (@irbishi) February 4, 2021

11. Pujara looking forward to England challenge

Looking forward to game day!#INDvENG #NewChallenge pic.twitter.com/pEY426XtpS

— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) February 4, 2021

12. Sam Billings’ clever jibe

Vince vs Tye in the final… 👀 pic.twitter.com/rbmQWk0S2T

— Sam Billings (@sambillings) February 4, 2021

13. Jaffer just being Jaffer…

#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/blqtWFxkyd

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 4, 2021

14. Indian vice captain all up for the Test

Moving towards game day 🏃‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/SRT4OUnWEh

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) February 4, 2021

15. Petersen’s say for South Africa

I held back on my comment re: Australia's decision. The reality is that the Proteas must get back to being one of the best teams in the world again, in order to benefit from powerhouse status. Eng, Aus, Ind & NZ do that, winning World Cup's &/or staying at the top of the pile…

— Alviro Petersen (@AlviroPetersen) February 4, 2021