Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media revolved around a number of events. England and Sri Lanka locked horns in the 27th match of the World Cup at the Headingley in Leeds. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Lankans could only manage 232 in their 50 overs. Angelo Mathews came back to form with a superlative knock of 85 from 115 deliveries and his knock was laced with five fours and a six.

For the Brits, fast bowler Jofra Archer turned out to be a thorn in the Lanka’s flesh. The right-arm speedster picked up the wicket of opposition skipper Dimuth Karunaratne in the beginning and then Dhananjaya de Silva and Thisara Perera at the death. The Barbados-born bowler also bowled a couple of maidens. The likes of RP Singh and Danny Morrison were extremely pleased with the way Archer bowled.

Avishka Fernando, who returned after an injury layoff, scored a quickfire 49 off 39 before being dismissed by Mark Wood. Aakash Chopra was delighted with the knock and he said that there’s no dearth of talent in Sri Lankan cricket. Russel Arnold reckoned that the rub of the green was with the English team. Tomorrow, India is scheduled to play their fifth match against Afghanistan at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.

Prior to the game, Jasprit Bumrah got some priceless advice from R Sridhar, India’s fielding coach. KL Rahul also looked in a rather relaxed mood ahead of the encounter. Rohit Sharma posted an adorable picture with wife Ritika Sajdeh and daughter Samaira. Chris Gayle and Unmukt Chand shared a couple of pictures on International Yoga Day. Vinod Kambli was busy listening to some much on World Music Day.

1. Mahela hail Lasith Malinga, Mathews, Dimuth

Great win boys!!!!! Lasith Malinga You beauty ???? well done @IamDimuth under pressure delivered. Played @Angelo69Mathews ????

— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) June 21, 2019

2. KP reacts on England’s defeat

Hiccup!

NO PROBLEM AT ALL!

England still ????

— Kevin Pietersen???? (@KP24) June 21, 2019

3. RP Singh praises Jofra Archer 

.@JofraArcher going from strength to strength, thank god @ECB_cricket got him on-board! Mathews among some runs is a good sign but this total looks too small.#ENGvSL #CWC19

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) June 21, 2019

4. A surprised Aakash Chopra 

I never thought that I’d see a ball left alone in the 50th over a one-day game. That too by a batsman well-set. #EngvSL #CWC19

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 21, 2019

5. Danny Morrison lauds Archer 

Enjoying @JofraArcher outing at #Headingley … 3/52 with x2 maidens! His fluency to the bowling crease & wrist release superb ???????? #soeffortless #sosmooth @cricketworldcup

— Danny Morrison (@SteelyDan66) June 21, 2019

6. Niall O’Brien in Leeds

Life in the fast lane here in Leeds. England have been superb and Sri Lanka look well below par on a good pitch. Suns out England will be very confident in the run chase. pic.twitter.com/JMZxey4BvH

— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien) June 21, 2019

7. Rohit with his ‘stunners’ 

My two stunners ???? @ritssajdeh pic.twitter.com/Oezkz71Kdl

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) June 21, 2019

8. Vinod Kambli on World Music Day 

Music gives a soul to the universe and wings to the mind, flight to imagination and
life to everything possible
…????????????

Music is ❤#WorldMusicDay pic.twitter.com/PDzs7enMA6

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) June 21, 2019

9. Unmukt Chand performing Yoga

2/2 Also, I wud like 2 add that yoga should be a way of life, something 2 be a part of our daily routine as a responsible citizen cause physical & mental balance harmonises us with ourselves & surroundings. It’s not something to be done or posted only on this particular day
???????? pic.twitter.com/OPebTmKerf

— Unmukt Chand (@UnmuktChand9) June 21, 2019

10. Chris Gayle n International Yoga Day

#Yogaday2019 https://t.co/6DT6yUEQyk pic.twitter.com/9fKq3zR7ty

— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) June 21, 2019

11. Graeme Smith playing golf 

Another fairway…. pic.twitter.com/vliEtOetun

— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) June 21, 2019

12. A chilled-out KL Rahul

Cant rain on my parade ???? pic.twitter.com/Xe7ZGaSkt7

— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) June 21, 2019

13. Arnold feels England is lucky 

England riding their luck ….I mean cmon… 2 out of 3 caught at third man …unbelievable.

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) June 21, 2019

14. Chopra awestruck by Avishka Fernando

Some crisp shots by Avishka Fernando….there’s no dearth of talent in Sri Lankan batting. Waiting for someone to take it to the next level… #EngvSL #CWC19

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 21, 2019

15. A happy Hardik Pandya 

Seeing the joy on the faces of these kids .. it’s what this great sport is all about ???? #FutureStars pic.twitter.com/QsP0tA3GFO

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) June 21, 2019