Cricketing Trends on Social Media Today

The cricketing trends on social media revolved around a number of events. The 41st match of the 2019 World Cup took place between England and New Zealand at the Riverside Ground in Chetser-le-Street. After the hosts elected to bat first, they managed to put 305 for eight on the board in 50 overs. Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy gave their teams blistering starts with a partnership of 123 runs from 18.4 overs.

Bairstow followed his ton versus India with another one, but got out to Matt Henry soon after. Murali Kartik, the former Indian bowler, felt that the duo is fast and ferocious. He also felt that the Black Caps had a lot of catching up to do after two defeats in a row. Brad Hogg wanted Ben Stokes to bat at number five. English captain Eoin Morgan came in at number four and didn’t find his timing, though he got 42.

Russel Arnold was all praises for the Kiwis bowling lineup for their incredible comeback after getting hammered by the English top order batsmen. In the meantime, Ambati Rayudu has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket after being left out of the Indian squad for the ongoing World Cup. Indian captain Virat Kohli, Irfan Pathan and many others wished Rayudu on a decent career and on a happy future.

Gautam Gambhir, who retired last year, blamed the BCCI for Rayudu’s sudden decision. Legendary off-spinner Harbhajan Singh turned 39 today and the cricketing fraternity wished him on the auspicious occasion. Ravindra Jadeja slammed commentator Sanjay Manjrekar left, right and centre for his comments. Previously, Manjrekar called Jadeja as a ‘bits and pieces’ player.

1. Chopra takes a dig at Pakistan

#aisa92meinnahinhuatha

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 3, 2019

2. Kohli wishes Harbhajan Singh 

Wish you a very Happy B’day Bhajju Pa. ???? Wishing you the best of everything always! ???????? @harbhajan_singh

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 3, 2019

3. Ramiz Raja concerned about Pakistan 

#ENGvsNZ At lunch break it’s advantage England.. This game is being watched by Pakistani fans from prayer mat than sofa ????Three hours to find out if Pak are still in the race????

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) July 3, 2019

4. Russel Arnold hails the Black Caps

Its confirmed !! @BLACKCAPS are tbe best bowling attch in the #Cwc2019 for me. Superb variations and heart to fight back and restrict England on a flat pitch !! Simply admire the way they went about their business #ENGVNZ

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) July 3, 2019

5. Irfan Pathan congratulates Ambati Rayudu

Had so many great memories playing alongside @RayuduAmbati for u-19 India,Baroda. A player whom I wished to play at number 4 for India in this World Cup… Congratulations on ur career brother #AmbatiRayuduRetirement

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 3, 2019

6. Virat Kohli wishes Ambati Rayudu

Wish you the best going forward Ambati. You’re a top man ????????????@RayuduAmbati

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) July 3, 2019

7. Aakash Chopra praises the Taylor-Williamson duo

The heart and soul of New Zealand batting in the middle…..chasing the total and controlling the heartbeats of Pakistan fans. #CWC19 #EngvNZ

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 3, 2019

8. Kevin Pietersen called England unbeatable, batting first

England just need to win 2 more tosses and then it’s – ????.

The cannot be beaten batting first!

— Kevin Pietersen???? (@KP24) July 3, 2019

9. Cheteshwar Pujara wishes Harbhajan Singh

Happy Birthday Bhajji paaji ???? Have an amazing year ahead! @harbhajan_singh

— cheteshwar pujara (@cheteshwar1) July 3, 2019

10. Ravindra Jadeja slams Sanjay Manjrekar

Still i have played twice the number of matches you have played and i m still playing. Learn to respect ppl who have achieved.i have heard enough of your verbal diarrhoea.@sanjaymanjrekar

— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) July 3, 2019

11. Gautam Gambhir slams BCCI for Ambati Rayudu’s retirement

What surprises me most is that the entire @BCCI current selection panel had an unfulfilled career themselves!!!Even then they could not give a fair run to talent like @RayuduAmbati. What a shame!!! While it’s important to win titles, guess it’s more important to have a heart.

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) July 3, 2019

12. Brad Hogg feels Stokes should’ve batted at five

Morgan slow run rate has caused Buttler’s false shot. Stokes should have come in at 5. Moment for New Zealand to get on top. #NZvENG #CWC19

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) July 3, 2019

13. Kris Srikkanth happy for Rohit Sharma

Proud to award the man of the match trophy to @ImRo45 for his wonderful match winning century against @BCBtigers! #CWC2019 pic.twitter.com/AG4CJCRDyX

— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) July 3, 2019

14. Murali Kartik lauds Roy and Bairstow

These England openers are Fast and Furious together.. This match the cynosure of so many Eyes.. Nz with back to back losses have their work cut out #ICCCWC2019

— Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali) July 3, 2019

15. Bumrah wishes Harbhajan Singh

Wishing you loads of happiness on your birthday Bhajju paa @harbhajan_singh Have a great day ???????? pic.twitter.com/DrGdEtn0dG

— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) July 3, 2019