Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media revolved around a number of events. Most of the talks were regarding the first semi-final of the 2019 World Cup between India and New Zealand at the Old Trafford in Manchester. There was a forecast of a downpour and the game was halted after 46.1 overs of play. The Black Caps could only manage 211 for the loss of five wickets and didn’t have the best of times in the middle by any means.

Kane Williamson got out after getting 67 while at the same score Ross Taylor stayed unbeaten before rain interrupted. Ramiz Raza was not happy with how the Kiwis approached after winning the toss and electing to bat first on a rather sluggish pitch. He feels that on big days, New Zealand is flat as a ‘sheet of paper’. Mark Waugh that the deck is on the slower side and a target of 240 plus would keep the Black Caps in the game.

Mohammad Kaif isn’t a worried lot as he feels that with a reserve day in the store, a full match should take place. In the meantime, there’s a Twitter war going on between Sanjay Manjrekar and Michael Vaughan. The latter has been taking sly digs at Manjrekar for his ‘bits and pieces’ comments for all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Subsequently, Manjrekar, also a former Indian cricketer, decided to block Vaughan on Twitter.

VVS Laxman congratulated Rahul Dravid after he became the head coach at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh was delighted with Williamson’s style of holding the bat and playing the ball very late.

1. KP shares another meme

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— Kevin Pietersen???? (@KP24) July 9, 2019

2. Michael Vaughan has his life sorted 

 

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My life is now sorted !!!! #OnOn

A post shared by Michael vaughan (@michaelvaughan) on Jul 9, 2019 at 6:35am PDT

3. Ramiz Raza felt New Zealand underperformed 

#INDvNZ one of those innings that never took off.. nor looked pretty. On the big day NZ flat as a sheet of paper!!

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) July 9, 2019

4. Mohammad Kaif feels a full game is possible

With a reserve day , we definitely should be getting a full game #IndvNZ

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 9, 2019

5. VVS Laxman wishes Rahul Dravid

Wishing my good friend Rahul Dravid lots of success in his new role as Head of Cricket, NCA. I am sure under his leadership a lot of young players will benefit and realise their potential. https://t.co/pQTpFNh0er

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 9, 2019

6. Sanjay Manjrekar praises Hardik Pandya

Hats off to Hardik! ????????????

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) July 9, 2019

7. Mark Waugh sets the target for the Black Caps

Doesn’t look a great pitch at Old Trafford. Very much on the slow side and offering sone turn. If NZ can somehow get to 240 they will be in the game.

— Mark Waugh (@juniorwaugh349) July 9, 2019

8. Brad Hogg analyses Kiwis’ performance

A shot Williamson would not normally play at this stage, but Taylor’s strike rate of 48 after facing 52 balls has caused his skippers calm composure to crack.#CWC19 #INDvNZ

Great move by the @BLACKCAPS sending @JimmyNeesh in front of Latham.

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) July 9, 2019

9. Badrinath impressed by India’s bowling in Manchester

Excellent bowling from #TeamIndia today, the line has been immaculate, literally nothing has been given away to free the arms #INDvsNZ #CWC19

— subramani badrinath (@s_badrinath) July 9, 2019

10. Tendulkar wishes Venkatpathy Raju

A very happy birthday to Venkatapathy Raju. I remember this one time we dared him to pull a prank on @MervHughes332 on a flight thinking he’ll back out.????
He didn’t!
Any guesses what #VenkatapathyRaju did? pic.twitter.com/RzSET6O4I2

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 9, 2019

11. Vaughan takes a dig at Manjrekar

Bloody hell Bits & Piece can Spin it …. #CWC19

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 9, 2019

12. Irfan Pathan in favour of six bowling options 

Always believe u need to have 6 bowling option in white ball cricket if ur 5th bowling option is fast bowling all rounder,Always a chance for an injury with the heavy work load on fast bowling all rounders.Hoping Hardik injury isn’t a major one #INDvsNZ

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 9, 2019

13. Yuvraj Singh lauds Kane Williamson

Very interesting to see how Kane Williamson holds his bottom hand , relaxed palm holding the bat in 2 fingers and thumb. Allows him to play the ball late , great technique, something young cricketers should watch and learn ! Fyi come on India ???????? @Jaspritbumrah93 treat to watch

— yuvraj singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 9, 2019

14. Gautam Gambhir takes a heartfelt step

Politics for me is a way to help the people of my city. My efforts will be to ensure that every penny I make as a MP will be used to better the lives of my constituents. That’s why, I commit my salary to upgrade the cremation grounds with better facilities in East Delhi.

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 9, 2019

15. Wriddhiman Saha wishes Team India

Wishing Team India all the best for their match against New Zealand! ???????? ???????? pic.twitter.com/1nuWDsda5n

— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) July 9, 2019