Cricketing trends in Twitter today

Cricketing trends in Twitter today began with Vernon Philander showing off his new and prized possession. Elsewhere, Gautam Gambhir and Ajinkya Rahane, in spite of being almost 3000 odd miles apart had the festive spirit in them.

Kevin Pietersen was seen working and training hard as he impressed with some amazing boxing form. It would now seem as though he is indeed headed down the ‘Andrew Flintoff retirement path’. Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene wished their former teammate

Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene wished their former teammate Tillakaratne Dilshan after the latter decided to call time on his illustrious career. That said, here are some of the best tweets in today’s edition of Cricketing trends in Twitter today.

1. Vernon Philander shows off his new ride

Thanks to @audisouthafrica for letting me drive this beast #RS6 #Audi pic.twitter.com/bSCOH1PokI

— Vernon Philander (@VDP_24) August 25, 2016

2. Ajinkya Rahane wishes one and all on this auspicious occasion

Happy Janmashtami to all!! Have a safe one. God bless!! #HappyJanmashtami

— ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) August 25, 2016

3. Gautam Gambhir resonates Rahane’s message

Krishna was born in darkness of the night with locked doors. But after birth, doors were opened & brightness arose! pic.twitter.com/cKXeE5ALw7

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) August 25, 2016

4. Dinesh Karthik lauds the inaugural edition of the Tamil Nadu Premier League

was a lovely experience being part of the first match in TNPL.welldone@TUTI_PATRIOTS.hope this tournament is embraced by the cricketin world

— DK (@DineshKarthik) August 25, 2016

5. Damien Martyn has an interesting question for Rodney Marsh

Australia wakes to the news from Rod Marsh & @CricketAus that Smith is going home to rest. Interesting. #Cricket #criczilla #AUSvSL

— Damien Martyn (@damienmartyn) August 25, 2016

6. Sachin Tendulkar spills the beans on his 24-year old secret

Music and cricket – what an amazing combination! Worked for me for 24 years… https://t.co/sUMJpabLso

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 25, 2016

7. Faf du Plessis has a message for us all

Download or sign up to @sportconvo at https://t.co/muVe91bqJh to get this video mag created by us players. #allout pic.twitter.com/5VwJOs9ohe

— Faf Du Plessis (@faf1307) August 25, 2016

8. Kevin Pietersen shows some good form with the gloves

Goodbye summer holidays! Hard work starts today! ?? pic.twitter.com/jFSi3nGjLy

— KP (@KP24) August 25, 2016

9. Virat Kohli and the rest of the Brady bunch release the first video magazine

Excited to announce a video magazine created for you
Download @sportconvo using https://t.co/NVZ5FEGRKY & sign up! pic.twitter.com/gShIptpH7h

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 25, 2016

10. Niall O’Brien runs into Gordon Greenidge

Great afternoon at the very impressive Horsham CC. Enjoyed chewing the fat about the current game with these men. pic.twitter.com/zZl9IXTc8P

— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien) August 24, 2016

11. Virender Sehwag has a date with Sakshi Malik soon

Sure ,will let you know the time. Hope you won't start wrestling with me, Sakshi ☺ https://t.co/XTau8YTnEd

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) August 25, 2016

12. AB de Villiers shows off the weapon he uses against the bowlers

The NEW @KookaburraCkt range looking fantastic, well done guys! Have a look https://t.co/axcS0SlzJZ #teamkookaburra pic.twitter.com/Uz0m2dJJlD

— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) August 25, 2016

13. Kumar Sangakkara wishes Dilshan on a wonderful career

A full house, a win and all of Sri Lanka applauding @TmDilshan_23 in his last ODI. He and @sanath07 have been our greatest match winners

— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) August 25, 2016

14. Mahela Jayawardene resonates the same message sent out by Sanga

Wonderful servant for SL cricket. Naturally gifted player. Was absolute pleasure playing with him. Wish @TmDilshan_23 all the best. ? enjoy!

— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) August 25, 2016

15. Wayne Parnell shares a wonderful picture of Johannesburg

011 VIEWS. ?? #jozi #instalife #hotel #tourlife #view @ Johannesburg, South Africa https://t.co/J6D9EMn74O

— Wayne Parnell (@WayneParnell) August 25, 2016