Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media today revolved around Mohammad Shahzad’s exceptional ODI ton against India in the ongoing Asia Cup. He took the toll on the fast bowlers especially and the light work of run-scoring. He reached his fifth ton in the ODIs only in 88 deliveries and was eventually dismissed for 123 runs and single-handedly propelled Afghanistan’s score to 252 runs after 50 overs. The Indian cricket experts were in his awe for managing to bat that long.

Meanwhile, everyone was shocked to see MS Dhoni walk out for the toss earlier in the day. He was back to leading the side after a long time in the ODIs as India decided to rest their designated captain and vice-captain of the tournament. This was his 200th ODI game as the captain and the cricketing fraternity loved it. His captaincy traits once again came to the fore on the field today.

The day was also remembered for Virat Kohli receiving India’s highest sporting honour Khel Ratna award from India’s President Ram Nath Kovind. The cricketers were also busy congratulating him amidst all the action on the field. Mushfiqur Rahim crossed 5000 ODI runs in his last game and hoped that the runs continue to flow in his career. He will out on the field for the must-win game against Pakistan on Wednesday.

1. Dada wishes Khel Ratna recipient Virat Kohli

@imVkohli congratulations on the khel Ratna ..u deserve every bit ..hope you take indian cricket to great heights ..@bcci

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) September 25, 2018

2. Rahim reaches the milestone

https://t.co/djt5w9E7L8 shaa Allah many more to come 🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/JCcmQblpZP

— Mushfiqur Rahim (@mushfiqur15) September 25, 2018

3. Cronje’s birthday

My brother Hansie would have been 49 today. Happy birthday and missing you as always!! RIP🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/BKAddiBsjH

— Allan Donald (@AllanDonald33) September 25, 2018

4. Badri hails Bumrah and Bhuvi

#Bumrah and #Bhuvi ‘s absence felt… and their value for #TeamIndia just multiplied in my books. Important to manage and take care of them #AsiaCup18 #INDvsAFG

— subramani badrinath (@s_badrinath) September 25, 2018

5. Jarvis excited

Gonna be a long but exciting 2 months of cricket @ZimCricketv @premgripp @ShivonDoyle pic.twitter.com/54E3wd5TF2

— Kyle Jarvis (@KyleJarv89) September 25, 2018

6. Rahul congratulates Kohli

Congratulations bulli for Khel Ratna award. 🇮🇳🙏proud of u bro ✊ 😊🙏 @imVkohli 👑 pic.twitter.com/AjNhaTqmRt

— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) September 25, 2018

7. Surya happy for Shahzad

What a brilliant innings this has been from @MShahzad077. Absolute fearless cricket against one of the better ODI teams in the world. A big congratulations to you on your amazing century. #INDvAFG #AsiaCup2018 pic.twitter.com/jnT7o7upIl

— surya77 (@surya_14kumar) September 25, 2018

8. Suryakumar hails Mahi Bhai

Captaining 200 ODIs is a huge achievement. A big congratulations to you माही भाई on becoming only the 3rd player to ever do so. Hoping for a win today. #INDvAFG #AsiaCup2018 pic.twitter.com/vfOktXy3DV

— surya77 (@surya_14kumar) September 25, 2018

9. Bhajji hilariously wishes Shahzad

Size doesn't matter, but the size of score matters! 😜 Someone who backed his game, more than worrying about his size! Way to go! Brilliant hundred @MShahzad077! 💯 #INDvAFG #AsiaCup2018

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 25, 2018

10. Bhajji lauds Indian bowlers

Spinners are shining!! Great work by @imkuldeep18 and @imjadeja along with @msdhoni's incredible stumping! 🇮🇳💪🏻.. Waiting to see who can take down the dangerous @MShahzad077! #INDvAFG #AsiaCup2018

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 25, 2018

11. Chopra loves Shahzad’s batting

This Shehzad v India match is kinda interesting thus far…70 out of 82. Three down at the other end. Incredible. #IndvAfg

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 25, 2018

12. Dasgupta not happy with the changes

While it's good to see everyone get some game time thru the tournament, not a big fan of wholesome changes for one game. Hope players are not judged based on this game #INDvAFG #AsiaCup2018

— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) September 25, 2018

13. Swann delighted

Great morning at Lord’s with the kids from St. Edward's Primary School.🏏 @cricketworldcup #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/ZfM2xvoqaB

— Graeme Swann (@Swannyg66) September 25, 2018

14. Badani congratulates Dhoni

200th game as skipper for Dhoni. To all his die hard followers, who were waiting with a ray of hope to see him lead the side in India colors. Here's it. #INDvAFG

— Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) September 25, 2018

15. Chand looking forward

Reading through the lines. #letthebatmakeallthenoise pic.twitter.com/PENVpz63sH

— Unmukt Chand (@UnmuktChand9) September 25, 2018