Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media today revolved around the Indian Premier League (IPL) game between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Chinnaswamy stadium. The home team was invited to bat first by Dinesh Karthik as the RCB opted to make two changes to the team. Shimron Hetmyer and Umesh Yadav were dropped from the team while Tim Southee and Pawan Negi came into the team.

Akash Chopra felt that the changes in the team has made the team’s batting look weak for the RCB. He also added that the team’s problems have been their batting this season. Having said that, the RCB have started well batting first as Virat Kohli has scored a half-century and is looking threatening to score more along with Ab de Villiers. Both of them have been dropped once.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan selectors dropped a bombshell on the day removing Asghar Afghan from captaincy across all the three formats. Gulbadin Naib was appointed at the helm in the ODIs while Rashid Khan and Rahmat Shah were named captains in T20Is and Tests.

1. Gayle bows down to Russell

@Russell12A 💪🏿💪🏿😃😃💪🏿💪🏿

— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) April 5, 2019

2. RP in Bengaluru

Always a great feeling to be back to the Chinnaswamy stadium. Such great memories with @RCBTweets during my playing days! #RCBvKKR pic.twitter.com/1NgvuMY0vP

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) April 5, 2019

3. Mukund with Lara

Got a chance to meet my hero today. The reason why i became a left hander in the first place. I was just absolutely blown away by his humility. @BrianLara pic.twitter.com/Cf6X7Ubv7D

— Abhinav mukund (@mukundabhinav) April 5, 2019

4. Chopra not happy

Akshdeep at 6…Negi at 7. While #RCB has got 7 bowling options, they’re incredibly light on batting. And it’s their batting that’s been a problem this season… #RCBvKKR #IPL

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 5, 2019

5. Chahar lauds Raina

5000 runs for csk Mr. IPL Suresh Raina @ImRaina Legend 🙌 many more to come love u raina bhai 😘! @ChennaiIPL @IPL pic.twitter.com/04wJmu4pZi

— Deepak Chahar (@ChaharDeepak9) April 5, 2019

6. Rashid’s criticises ACB

With all the respect to the Selection Committee, I strongly disagree with the decision as it is irresponsible & bias. As we have @cricketworldcup in front of us, Captain #MAsgharAfghan should remain as our team Captain. His captaincy is highly instrumental for team success .(1/2)

— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) April 5, 2019

7. Nabi in support of Afghan

Being a senior member of the side & having seen the rise of Afghanistan cricket @ashrafghani I don’t think it’s the right time to change the captain before the WC @afgexecutive The team has gelled really well under #Asghar & personally feel he is the right man to lead us @hmohib

— Mohammad Nabi (@MohammadNabi007) April 5, 2019

8. Anmol Singh with his MI mates

pic.twitter.com/5Vj2dX48YH

— Anmol Singh (@iamanmolpreet28) April 5, 2019

9. Shahidi excited

And the journey for @ICC #CWC2019 begins today . Leaving Kabul to South Africa for preparation camp. Keep us in your prayers and thanks a lot for your love and support #TeamAfghanistan #cricketafghanistan #Afghanistancricket . pic.twitter.com/PAscgWFelf

— Hashmat Shahidi (@Hashmat_50) April 5, 2019

10. Archer wishes his team luck

All the best as @SussexCCC start the season today , go well 🦈

— Jofra Archer (@craig_arch) April 5, 2019

11. Pathan lauds Nabi

Very impressed with @MohammadNabi007 his skill to ball that traditional off break with the flight and beautiful seam position. Afghan is the flavour of this ipl with @rashidkhan_19 #mujeebrahman #beautyofipl

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 5, 2019

12. Zadran excited

On the way to South Africa , please keep us in your prayers 🇦🇫@hamidhassanHH @RahmatShah_08 @ACBofficials pic.twitter.com/GjPpPJehyb

— Dawlat Zadran (@DawlatZadranDK) April 5, 2019

13. Clarke happy after meeting Sandeep

Always enjoy catching up with my little brother @IamSandeep25 🏏👌🏻 pic.twitter.com/9uxNNk5lC5

— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) April 5, 2019

14. Sachin off for a vacation

Any guesses where I am?
Hint: This place Rocks and many Stars have been here! 😉 pic.twitter.com/aZPKRSQwFb

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 5, 2019

15. Naib speaks after appointed skipper

It is with great honor and appreciation that I thank Afghanistan Cricket Board Management to honored me with the captaincy of one day national cricket team. @ACBofficials 1/2

— Gulbadin Naib (@GbNaib) April 5, 2019