Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media today revolved around Sarfaraz Ahmed being appointed as the captain of Pakistan for the World Cup 2019. There were some speculations of Shoaib Malik leading the team after the wicketkeeper-batsman was banned for four matches by ICC. But the PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani has quashed all the reports and confirmed that Sarfaraz will lead the team in the 10-team tournament.

The congratulatory messages flew in for Sarfaraz on Twitter as Shoaib Malik was the first to wish him from South Africa. This has also put all the speculations of the rift between the two players to rest and even Sarfaraz thanked him. The likes of Shahid Afridi, Azhar Ali and Mohammad Hafeez among many congratulated Sarfaraz on the occasion.

There was also a buzz around Bhuvneshwar Kumar‘s birthday who turned 29 today. The birthday wishes flooded in for the cricketer and even the fast bowler promptly responded to all the wishes thanking all his well-wishers on his special day.

1. Sammy delighted

The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it. My biggest achievement has been being able to inspire people all over the world. Thank you all in Pakistan especially Peshawar for making me feel at home. Your warm welcome i… https://t.co/rQMwdZ9NAN pic.twitter.com/zimJqjZryF

— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) February 5, 2019

2. Jackson praises Saurashtra

i feel this is the strongest saurashtra team i have seen in character and with an attitude that isnt ready to give up win or loose i already feel this team is a champion.#RanjiTrophyFinal #NeverGiveUp pic.twitter.com/80htRKnttI

— Sheldon Jackson (@ShelJackson27) February 5, 2019

3. Bhuvi thanks everyone

Special thanks to each n everyone who took the time to wish me! It was a wonderful day- perfect in so many ways big and small!

— Bhuvneshwar Kumar (@BhuviOfficial) February 5, 2019

4. Pujara wishes Bhuvi

A very happy birthday to you Bhuvi! Wish you all the success and happiness this year! @BhuviOfficial pic.twitter.com/gsaS70Db4q

— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) February 5, 2019

5. Tiwary with Arun Sir

It was a lovely evening at CCFC wit a Legend #ArunSir wit a Star @SomdevD and wit a big brother @solchat70 !!! pic.twitter.com/i0GYhvOswc

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) February 5, 2019

6. Rashid wishes Bhuvi

“Birthdays are a new start, a fresh beginning and a time to pursue new endeavors with new goals. Move forward with confidence and courage. You are a very special person. May today and all of your days be amazing!” Happy Birthday 🎂 @BhuviOfficial Bhai 👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/NfkIYMnv5T

— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) February 5, 2019

7. Ganguly in Bahrain

In beautiful Bahrain for Cisco .. pic.twitter.com/GFxFZp8CyB

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) February 5, 2019

8. Hafeez congratulates Sarfaraz

Congratulations @SarfarazA_54 👍🏼 all the best mate 🤲🏼

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) February 5, 2019

9. Malik congratulates Sarfaraz

Mubarak @SarfarazA_54 on the World Cup captaincy announcement. May we win this cup like we did last time in England iA

— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) February 5, 2019

10. Warne thinks Australia can win World Cup

As I’m putting my #worldcup squad together for my column, I really believe Aust can win it again. As we have the players for the conditions, match winners etc. I think England & India go in as hot favourites, but if the selectors play their part – then the Aussies can 100% win !

— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) February 5, 2019

11. Sachin wishes Junior Bachchan

Happy birthday, @juniorbachchan. Wishing you all the success in the coming year. pic.twitter.com/8EVmxdS5Z5

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 5, 2019

12. Kohli with Anushka

👫 mine 🥰 @AnushkaSharma pic.twitter.com/tR7oJSmtyp

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 5, 2019

13. Jones is angry

Ok… I am over this bullshit of saying who’s League is better… stop this shit or I start blocking people! 😡

— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) February 5, 2019

14. Bedi tweets

An absorbing Ranji Final’s on sans all sane Crkt following..poor commentators r trying their darnedest 2 fill n fr missing bums on seats..but r awfully judgmental in selection/Coaching & even Umpiring matters.! Even so Ranji T deserves better marketing if name o game’s Commerce!

— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) February 5, 2019

15. Morrison welcomes new commentator

….speaking of fabuolus 😬 All the best to @MarinaMI_24 with her first major cricket commentary assignment in the UAE 👏👌😎 #dubai #enjoy 😊

— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) February 5, 2019