Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media revolved around a number of events. Former Pakistan pacer expressed his concern towards the destruction that Australian bush-fires have caused in the last few days. We cannot imagine the kind of destruction happening in that part of the world and what its effects will be, tweeted Akhtar. Tabraiz Shamsi, who is known for his peculiar celebration, also raised concern toward the devastation caused by the Australian bush-fire. Many Big Bash League teams also tweeted about donating a sum of money towards the damage caused by bush-fires.

Ahead of India and Sri Lanka T20I game, many cricketers including Russel Arnold expressed their excitement towards the inaugural encounter. Former Indian pacer RP Singh also expressed his eagerness to see Jasprit Bumrah back in action against Sri Lanka. Pakistan speedster Junaid Khan shared a picture where he can be seen working out in order to improve his fitness levels.

South African speedster compared the batting stance of Rassie van der Dussen and Jacques Kallis. Steyn also shared a picture while comparing both the batsmen. BCCI also notched the hype involving Jasprit Bumrah’s return to the international stage. Bumrah, who was sidelined due to a stress fracture, will be eager to showcase his lethal spells against the Islanders. After Irfan Pathan decided to bid adieu to the game yesterday, he was showered by many retirement wishes.

Meanwhile, Indian skipper Virat Kohli- known as the modern-day great- expressed his opinion on the idea of four-day Tests. Kohli turned down the idea of endorsing four-day Tests, saying that he still prefers the traditional five-day Test format.

1. Russel Arnold expresses his excitement ahead of IND-SL T20I

Looking forward to this one #INDvSL in Guwahati . Massive year ahead for T20’s @starsportstamil @StarSportsIndia pic.twitter.com/cY7dAGGFib

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) January 5, 2020

2. Shoaib Akhtar expresses concern over bush-fires in Australia

Ecologists from the University of Sydney estimate almost half a billion mammals, birds and reptiles have died since the fires began in Australia.
(Al-Jazeera report)

We cannot imagine the kind of destruction happening in that part of the world and what its effects will be. pic.twitter.com/jLiEtXCKnl

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) January 5, 2020

3. RP Singh excited about Jasprit Bumrah’s comeback

Don't remember when was the last time Sri Lanka beat India in a series in any format. With Bumrah comeback, I think it will be a miracle if Malinga's mates can surprise India in this #INDvsSL T20 series. pic.twitter.com/lwMAWC4uI8

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) January 5, 2020

4. Junaid Khan shares his ‘gym selfie’ with fans

trying my best to improve my fitness in my free time #gym #jk pic.twitter.com/CqCtMoU0Sd

— Junaid khan 83 (@JunaidkhanREAL) January 5, 2020

5. Tom Banton lauds Brisbane Heat’s effort towards Australian bush-fires

Terrible to see Australia burning while I’m over here for the Big Bash. Really good to see the @heatbbl getting involved in raising funds for those affected. We will be donating our playing shirts from tomorrow’s game against the Thunder. LINK IN BIO🙌 https://t.co/yBC6eyVVz6 pic.twitter.com/WdAiiyuOSl

— Tom Banton (@TBanton18) January 5, 2020

6. Tabraiz Shamsi feels devastated after witnessing the wrath of Australian bush-fire

My heart goes out to Australia…such a beautiful country with lovely people

Devastating to see the damage caused by the fires #AustraliaStrong 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/8d2JDtldpE

— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) January 5, 2020

7. Dale Steyn compares Van Dussen and Jacques Kallis

JK showing his batting coaching skills fast! @jacqueskallis75 @Rassie72 pic.twitter.com/qBkD7D4Wt4

— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) January 5, 2020

8. Irfan Pathan expresses gratitude post his retirement

This @StarSportsIndia is actually like a family…Thank you @Sanjog_G for giving me the kind of send of which I didn’t thought going to happen. Shukriya to the team @kumarragini @almightyishere @arjunacho @Rnbathija @Golty for making more thn a perfect video #irfanretired

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) January 5, 2020

9. BCCI shares Jasprit Bumrah’s interview ahead of his comeback

HE IS BACK & Raring to Go 😎🔥🔥@Jaspritbumrah93 chats with @28anand about his comeback into the #TeamIndia side 👏👏

📽️Full Video Link here ➡️➡️➡️https://t.co/ZYkqTlrZd3 pic.twitter.com/TmlP8gzdsU

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 4, 2020

10. Amol Muzumdar shares Virat Kohli’s views of four-day Test

Glad that someone had the guts to say this. Don’t endorse it at all. Laws of the great game have been tinkered enough. Let Test Matches be as they are. #leavealone @bcci @GautamGambhir @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/cUFY5i2S9G

— Amol Muzumdar (@amolmuzumdar11) January 5, 2020

11. Brad Hogg has a piece of advice for bowlers

Bowlers are aware of umpires checking no-balls when a wicket is taken & not calling them during general play. Happens frequently. Simple solution: bowlers don't blame the umpire, take responsibility & get behind the line. "Control the controlables" #AUSvNZ #SAvENG #cricket #ICC

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) January 5, 2020

12. Shikhar Dhawan pays tribute to Irfan Pathan after his retirement

All the best bro @IrfanPathan in your life ahead, your contribution on the field for our nation will always be remembered 🤗 pic.twitter.com/tB6ArLtQSZ

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) January 5, 2020

13. Wriddhiman Saha shares his decade-old photo

Start of the decade, end of the decade. @BCCI pic.twitter.com/k0oqifGpSU

— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) January 5, 2020

14. Russel Arnold rues about the rain being a spoilsport in IND-SL T20I

Oh no … 🤦🏻‍♂️as we were about to start #INDvSL The rains 🤷‍♂️. So will rain save the hosts 😜 pic.twitter.com/gcSRMhNh78

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) January 5, 2020

15. Cricket Australia shares a hilarious clip of Aleem Dar

Run, Aleem, run! 🏃‍♂️💨@bet365_aus | #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/RVsDGdo7FK

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 5, 2020