August 20: Social Media Trends - Trending tweets, memes, news highlights, and more

On August 20, several Australian cricketers, including Glenn Maxwell and Aaron Finch, mourned the passing of Sam Landsberger. On the other hand, Robin Uthappa opened up on mental health issues, while Aakash Chopra shared the infamous underarm controversy featuring Greg Chappell. Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik posted a picture with Virat Kohli to congratulate the latter on completing 16 years in international cricket.

Lucky to play several World Cups in all age groups for India but the first win is always special. What better than a victory at Lord’s against Pakistan 28 years ago today. #U15WorldCup pic.twitter.com/yVcceAzGek

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) August 20, 2024

Seeing quite a few health coaches saying that you must ditch cardio and only do weights to lose weight…well, it’s not true for everyone. I don’t touch weights and only do cardio and I’ve never had an issue dropping ‘holiday baggage’.
Simple maths - less calories in versus…

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) August 20, 2024

Truly devastated to hear the news about Sam Landsberger
My thoughts go out to his family, loved ones and anyone who had the pleasure of spending time with him.
We’ve lost one of the really good ones 😢

— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) August 20, 2024

Happy to have played with you Skipper 🫡
16 years and the fire still burns bright🔥 #16YearsOfViratKohli pic.twitter.com/7gJitDLIK8

— DK (@DineshKarthik) August 20, 2024

So sad to hear the news of Sam Landsberger’s passing. My thoughts go out to his family, friends, and colleagues. He was a great journalist, and someone everyone had a lot of time and respect for. 💔

— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) August 20, 2024

Wow. Witnessed this crazy storm & Lightening in #Miami today pic.twitter.com/p9Q60eTfao

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 20, 2024

His-Story: Greg Chappell’s Underarm Controversy — the day cricket’s spirit was tested 🏏🔥

🔗: https://t.co/TmizMIcb5Q#CricketHistory pic.twitter.com/VPyuXTLUAQ

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 20, 2024

I've faced many battles on the cricket field, but none as tough as the one I fought with depression. I'm breaking the silence around mental health because I know I'm not alone.

Prioritise your well-being, seek help, and find hope in the darkness.

I share my story on this… pic.twitter.com/XSACIZUfm4

— Robbie Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) August 20, 2024

It’s an emotional podcast this week talking about our great pal Thorpey .. @philtufnell @TeleCricket https://t.co/C7L7fMNiPe pic.twitter.com/dQbjcyQHGE

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) August 20, 2024