Cricketing trends in Twitter today

Published - 16 Aug 2016, 21:33 IST | Updated - 16 Aug 2016, 21:33 IST

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Cricketing trends in Twitter today began with two former India stars bumping into each other after a seemingly long time. Moreover, the fact that Mohammad Kaif and Dinesh Karthik are meeting like this rolls back memories of the past. Mark Butcher showcased his wonderful golf clubs while Herschelle Gibbs enjoyed some sunshine in the Cape Town winter. Wayne Parnell hit the ground running as he sweat it out in the nets. Virender Sehwag, Sachin Tendulkar, and VVS Laxman gave their updates and congratulations on what happened in Rio. That said, here are some of the best tweets in today’s edition of Cricketing trends in Twitter today.

1. Brothers in Arms as Kaif and Karthik run into each other

Pooja & I had a lovely time catching up with my old mate, @DineshKarthik, over some great food! ?? #TacosAtMamagoto pic.twitter.com/uNk9hTZoI9
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) August 16, 2016

2. Mark Buther flaunts his shiny golf kit

Magnificent set of sticks from @Vega_Golf & huge thanks to @elitegolfacadem for the fitting! #nomoreexcuses pic.twitter.com/69hpOr7iL8
— mark butcher (@markbutcher72) August 16, 2016

3. Sachin Tendulkar takes a moment to congratulate PV Sindhu on making it to the quarterfinals in Rio

Many congratulations to @Pvsindhu1 on her stellar performance and great win! Best wishes for the next round. #Rio2016
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 16, 2016

4. Luke Wright indulges in some backyard cricket

So proud of the the boys & staff. That win has been coming. When we win we always share it with Hobsy round his tree pic.twitter.com/Lm5CG9GEPv
— Luke Wright (@lukewright204) August 16, 2016

5. Herschelle Gibbs enjoys the Cape Town sunshine

Winter? What winter..??glorious #capetown #campsbay #summerscoming #kitoff ? https://t.co/T1pLtfP1ju
— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) August 16, 2016

6. Gautam Gambhir pays tribute to a martyr who gave his life for the country

Without bravehearts like Commandant Pramod Kumar, we would be nothing. Salute to you sir & condolences to your family. We won't forget you.
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 16, 2016

7. Daryl Tuffey enjoys a few pints of beer

Great beers here at @BentSpokeBeer pic.twitter.com/BfLTT1l4px
— Daryl Tuffey (@daryltuffey) August 16, 2016

8. Sanath Jayasuriya enjoys the day’s play with his daughter

At SSC with @keshiya_J and her friends. pic.twitter.com/Ym3Psl0YQV
— Sanath Jayasuriya (@sanath07) August 16, 2016

9. Niall O’Brien enjoys a mug full of Irish Coffee

Pleasure to drink out of this @pedropeters222 I'm sure you still have it stored away under the mattress !! #Kwan pic.twitter.com/dAgzmLzned
— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien) August 16, 2016

10. Scott Styris cannot wait to make his way to the subcontinent soon

Can't wait to get back to Chennai for the @TNPremierLeague . Sounds like fun @StarSportsIndia #cantwait #magizhchi
— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) August 16, 2016

11. Virender Sehwag remembers the day when Suraj Randiv deprived him of an ODI Ton

6yrs ago on this day,Hewa Kaluhalamullage Suraj Randiv Kaluhalamulla did this,was hit fr a 6,but I remained 99notout pic.twitter.com/iwhOFdtQNL
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 16, 2016

12. Elsewhere Kevin Pietersen enjoys some terrific home brew

☕️ pic.twitter.com/6A2fPVwME5
— KP (@KP24) August 16, 2016

13. VVS Laxman takes a leaf out of Tendulkar’s book

Congratulations to @Pvsindhu1 & @srikidambi on qualifying for the quarter-finals of the #Rio2016 Good luck for the semis?
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 16, 2016

14. Wayne Parnell sweats it out in the nets

HARD YARDS, TICKING BOXES. ✅??#blessup #proteas #graft #hypem7n #durban #sweatsville @ Durban,… https://t.co/bHI8pYJajH
— Wayne Parnell (@WayneParnell) August 16, 2016

15. Ben Stokes shows what can happen when one takes too many selfies