Cricketing Trends on Social Media Today

Here is how the cricketers spent their day on Twitter and Instagram today.

Published - 19 Jun 2019, 18:50 IST | Updated - 19 Jun 2019, 18:50 IST

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The cricketing trends on social media revolved around a number of events. The 25th match of the 2019 ICC World Cup between New Zealand and South Africa took place at the Edgbaston in Birmingham. After a rain delay, the match started at 16:30 IST and the game was reduced to 49 overs per side. After the first innings, the Proteas put up 241 on the board courtesy of half-centuries from Hashim Amla and Rassie van der Dussen.

For the Black Caps, Lockie Ferguson was the most successful with three wickets. Trent Boult, Colin de Grandhomme and Mitchell Santner picked up one wicket each. Bishen Singh Bedi, the former Indian spinner, was extremely happy by the performances of the Kiwis’ bowlers for keeping the ball up and not over-using the short delivery. Cricketer turned commentator Russel Arnold showed his support for South Africa to win the game.

In the meantime, Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the World Cup in England and Wales due to a thumb injury. He got hit by a bouncer from Pat Cummins during the match versus Australia in London. Scans revealed that he has a hairline fracture and soon after the 21-year-old Rishabh Pant was called upon as a cover. After Dhawan’s exclusion, Pant has been named as the replacement.

The likes of Suresh Raina, VVS Laxman, and Mohammad Kaif wished Dhawan a speedy recovery, asking him to stay strong in the tough time. They also wished the young Pant on his stint in the mega event. Hashmatullah Shahidi, the Afghanistan batsman who got 76 runs versus England in Manchester, expressed his gratitude to former Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara.

1. Gambhir’s best wishes for Pant

Disappointed to know that @SDhawan25 will no longer take part in @cricketworldcup, he looked so much a part. My thoughts are with u brotherman but don’t worry not the end of the world. And best wishes to @RishabPant777. I’d urge that we don’t put any undue pressure on Rishabh.
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) June 19, 2019

2. Bishen Bedi lauds New Zealand’s bowlers

Kiwis have really bowled well..keeping the ball up..& not overdoing the short stuff at all..good Crkt sense..which was sadly missing from the Caribbean & Pakistani repertoire..!!
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) June 19, 2019

3. Raina wishes Rishabh Pant

Really unfortunate for a player of such caliber to be ruled out of the World Cup owing to an injury. Big loss for the team. Wishing you a speedy recovery brother @SDhawan25. Best of luck & lots of success for a fantastic season @RishabPant777.
— Suresh Raina???????? (@ImRaina) June 19, 2019

4. Allan Donald lauds the fast bowlers

It’s been a @cricketworldcup so far where the fast bowlers have been very successful due to an aggressive approach all round. More short balls bowled that I can remember. Not many teams have been tested at the death yet really but that’s around the corner I feel!
— Allan Donald (@AllanDonald33) June 19, 2019

5. Kaif feels for Shikhar Dhawan

Feel for @SDhawan25 , but he can be very proud of his contribution, scoring an invaluable century with a fractured thumb.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 19, 2019

6. Laxman asks Dhawan to stay strong

Heart breaking news for @SDhawan25 . Its never easy for any player to be ruled out of a world cup due to injury. Stay strong Shikhar.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 19, 2019

7. Hashmatullah Shahidi thanks Kumar Sangakkara

Don’t remember if I ever listened like this to anyone, when legend speak you don’t want to miss even a word I would say I cant explain how I felt when I was receiving some invaluable tips from legendary @KumarSanga2, forever my favourite. Nothing but love and respect for you sir. pic.twitter.com/y75Fw5E9CH
— Hashmat Shahidi (@Hashmat_50) June 19, 2019

8. Virat Kohli’s reaction

also my reaction when we crossed 30 million on Twitter. ???? Thanks for all the love and support everyone. ???????????? #30MillionStrong ???? pic.twitter.com/TGOrUQvWac
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 19, 2019

9. Russel Arnold supports South Africa

I want @OfficialCSA to win today #CWC2019 #NZLvSAF just so I could get back at @scottbstyris ????????
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) June 19, 2019

10. Lisa Sthalekar loving national anthems

My favourite two anthems playing ???? ???? #CWC19 #NZvSA
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) June 19, 2019

11. Vaughan concerned for the ECB

Slight concern for the ECB … !!!! pic.twitter.com/lF25dz4qzK
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 19, 2019

12. Pietersen frustrated by weather delays

More weather delays…FFS ????
— Kevin Pietersen???? (@KP24) June 19, 2019

13. RP Singh praises the Black Caps

.@BLACKCAPS apart from their match vs @BCBtigers have looked really solid in the tournament so I reckon they’ll continue to do well today too, first game at Edgbaston let’s see if we get to witness a @OfficialCSA resurgence!#CWC19 #NZvSA
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) June 19, 2019

14. Wayne Parnell in Worcestershire