Cricket Buzz: Social media trends on July 18

The cricket world has been buzzing all day on Twitter. Former India player Robin Uthappa wished wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan on his 25th birthday. Legendary Sachin Tendulkar sent his condolences to the family and friends of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who passed away in the wee hours of Tuesday.

Star Australian batter Steve Smith posted a picture with Alex Carey, confirming that the wicketkeeper-batter had a haircut for which he paid. Former Pakistani batter Azhar Ali congratulated Saud Shakeel for notching up his second Test century on Day 3 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Check out all these trending updates on social media here:

Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Shri Oommen Chandy ji, former CM of Kerala. Had met him a few times during his tenure. My heartfelt condolences to his family & friends.

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 18, 2023

I can confirm that Alex Carey has now had a haircut and that he paid for it pic.twitter.com/jmNWh75D6j

— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) July 18, 2023

🙌🙌🙌 https://t.co/cKSqIOBPCJ

— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) July 18, 2023

Always a pleasure spending time with @KicchaSudeep @Prachura1 pic.twitter.com/NLOQVR8lfQ

— Sandeep sharma (@sandeep25a) July 18, 2023

✈️ 🔜 CANADA🇨🇦 @SurreyJaguars @GT20Canada. pic.twitter.com/rUmkfML8qV

— Sandeep Lamichhane (@Sandeep25) July 18, 2023

The only thing necessary for evil to triumph in the world is that good men do nothing

— Brendan Taylor (@BrendanTaylor86) July 18, 2023

What a knock under pressure shabash @saudshak 🙌🏻🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/ITOk21Nhzt

— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) July 18, 2023

Terrific century by Saud Shakeel guiding us into a lead 💯💯
Let’s go and win it now! 👏 #PAKvSL #saudshakeel #Cricket pic.twitter.com/eGbGknjtCU

— AzharAliCricket (@AzharAliCricket) July 18, 2023

I really doubt anyone asked if South Australia could host the Commonwealth Games 😂 https://t.co/9jWyolZBTL

— Joe Burns (@joeburns441) July 18, 2023

Different class no doubt love to watching you @saudshak

— Sharjeel khan (@SharjeelLeo14) July 18, 2023

Many happy returns of the day @ishankishan51! 😊🙏 Have a year full of success and achievements!! Keep shining! pic.twitter.com/7pXMXO5A3F

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) July 18, 2023

When daydreams become reality🧿 pic.twitter.com/wVg5SACfaJ

— Navdeep Saini (@navdeepsaini96) July 18, 2023

Great day @TheGroveHotel with @manorsgolf 👌🏼 pic.twitter.com/rPKeSMEoBC

— Sam Billings (@sambillings) July 17, 2023