Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media today revolved around the Indian contingent’s performance in the Asian Games and the Test match between India and England. The Indian cricketers were really happy with the show the Indian athletes have put up in Jakarta. India added a lot of medals to its kitty today as Jinson Johnson won the 12th Gold medal for the country in Men’s 1500 m run in the finals. But there was a heartbreak in Hockey with India losing in the semifinals to Malaysia.

Meanwhile, the fourth Test match began between India and England in Southampton. Beautiful pitch and sunny conditions welcomed both the teams as the hosts won the toss and opted to bat first. But what followed was an abject surrender from their batsmen. The likes of Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah bowled superbly and didn’t give them any chance to score runs. They also rattled the top-order and rocked England early at lunch as they were struggling at 57/4.

The former Indian cricketers were all praise of the bowlers for keeping it tight in good conditions to bat on. England cricketers, on the other hand, were criticised badly by their former players. Kevin Pietersen, Michael Vaughan and Nick Compton were not at all happy with the way the batsmen got out. Rohit Sharma, however, was busy in a shoot with his wife Ritika Sajdeh and posted an adorable picture on his official Twitter handle.

1. Ian Botham hails Sam Curran

Well played Sam Curran…..breath of fresh air !!
IPL ???

— Ian Botham (@BeefyBotham) August 30, 2018

2. KP enjoying

BROKEN! pic.twitter.com/1FvNOJi4W5

— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) August 30, 2018

3. Sachin praises the Gold medalist

Earlier a Silver🥈and today a Gold🥇medal for Jinson Johnson. Making winning medals a habit. The future of Track & Field for India 🇮🇳 is very bright. Well done! #AsianGames2018⁠ ⁠ pic.twitter.com/SqKT21IHB4

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 30, 2018

4. Rohit with Ritika

Heels + a fairly high step = picture perfect #MyShorty @ritssajdeh pic.twitter.com/gm91Zz5eeT

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 30, 2018

5. Laxman happy for Dutee’s coach

Feel so happy for N Ramesh Kumar Sir who has contributed immensely in helping Dutee Chand with her training. I personally had the fortune of training under Ramesh Sir as well. Kudos to all the staff who work with players & make a lot of sacrifices in helping dreams become reality pic.twitter.com/Lw01mkBeL4

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 30, 2018

6. Manjrekar takes a dig at England

This is where England is unique. They bat at home like most teams bat overseas. #ENGvIND

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) August 30, 2018

7. Kambli trolls Cook

Cook Cook Cook Cook Cook Cook Cook Cook!!
Seems like he wanted to “Cook” England boys a meal before Lunch. ENGvsIND pic.twitter.com/7PXjKdzARQ

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) August 30, 2018

8. Vaughan lauds Kohli’s captaincy

Brilliant captaincy … Put Mid off to another catcher to open up more space to score and it creates the chance .. Great catch to follow it up … #ENGvIND

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 30, 2018

9. Compton wants Cook to bat at 3

We need a new opening pair who can begin their careers at an equal stage. Ie. They won’t have the poisoned chalice of being Cooks unproven partner hanging over them. Cook has the experience to bat 3, it’s about progression not just staying where you are! Cook at 3 and Root 4!

— Nick Compton (@thecompdog) August 30, 2018

10. Saha wishes Kohli and Co.

Wishing all the best to Indian Cricket Team and @imVkohli bhai for the Test Match which has started today. #IndiaVsEngland pic.twitter.com/YSf9T1TX4e

— Wriddhiman Saha (@Wriddhipops) August 30, 2018

11. Kaif lauds bowlers

Top session for India. One of the finest utilisation of the new ball in recent times. Had Buttler ‘s catch been taken would have been even better, but Eng 57/4 at Lunch is truly India’s session #ENGvsIND

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) August 30, 2018

12. Chopra in awe of the Indian bowlers

Lost the toss. Asked to bowl. Four wickets in the first session. Super show by India 🇮🇳 👏 #EngvInd

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 30, 2018

13. Bhajji thrilled with the action

Great start for india💪 … really enthralled by the superb bowling by our seamers. Well done boys. Keep the momentum going @Jaspritbumrah93 @ImIshant @hardikpandya7 #EngvInd 4th Test

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) August 30, 2018

14. Vaughan has his say

Different Team … Doesn’t matter … Whatever the situation … Bat 1st … Bat 2nd … Doesn’t matter … England find a way to be 30 for 3 !!!!!!! #ENGvIND

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 30, 2018

15. Chopra tweets

If umpire had given that out, Root might not have reviewed this…it was that plumb. #EngvInd #Root #Bumrah

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 30, 2018