Cricket Buzz: Social media trends on August 3

Social Media was once again buzzing with updates from the cricketing world on Thursday, August 03. Former Pakistan cricketer Azhar Ali expressed his condolences on the passing away of Ijaz Butt while Manoj Tiwary announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. Robin Uthappa wished Happy Birthday to the Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri. Meanwhile, David Warner shared a mysterious Tweet with a popcorn emoji and Kevin Pietersen shared a photograph of playing chess with his son.

Check out all the above updates and more here:

Sad news May Allah grant him highest rank in Jannah Ameen. https://t.co/55sd7xXltP

— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) August 3, 2023

THANK YOU 🙏 pic.twitter.com/xFWCJHSVka

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) August 3, 2023

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— David Warner (@davidwarner31) August 3, 2023

Wishing you a very happy birthday @chetrisunil11 bro. Have a fantastic year ahead! Love always 🫶🏾 pic.twitter.com/VFh7yqXpTX

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) August 3, 2023

An off day is a beach day ❤️🤙 pic.twitter.com/IEIsjatfSE

— Shahnawaz Dahani (@ShahnawazDahani) August 3, 2023

Heartiest Congratulations to India Men's and Women's Blind Cricket Teams as they gear up to feature in World Games 2023, Birmingham. Let's show unwavering support and cheer for our Indian contingent as they embark on this momentous journey@blind_cricket

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 3, 2023

My Spade the Black Shade 🕶️ 😎

📸: Ralph Alfred pic.twitter.com/GbrL9NHZlB

— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) August 3, 2023

And the winner was…?
Dad?
Dylan? pic.twitter.com/S4b2iJDURq

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) August 3, 2023

Opt for love over hate – a choice that fuels personal growth and drives our nation's advancement. 🇮🇳

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) August 3, 2023

It’s been a true privilege to represent #VancouverKnights family in front of such a fantastic crowd.

Canada, you have been brilliant. Till we meet again. #Adios 🍁 🇨🇦 🏏 pic.twitter.com/GWyvZ6ouDM

— Fakhar Zaman (@FakharZamanLive) August 3, 2023

Special win on a special day. Dedicating this award to all my well wishers for the wonderful Birthday messages. Much love to all.❤️ pic.twitter.com/AFZcRCPsgK

— Sandeep Lamichhane (@Sandeep25) August 2, 2023

Hell of a way to close out the Test summer. Thanks for the support. What a series! ❤️🦁 pic.twitter.com/ONtV9l24Kl

— Chris Woakes (@chriswoakes) August 2, 2023