Cricket Buzz: Social media trends on June 17

Veteran India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh wished Tennis legend Leander Paes a very happy birthday. Hassan Ali expressed his joy after being named to the Pakistan Test team for the upcoming Sri Lanka series.

Former India opener Aakash Chopra praised England bowlers for their performances in the ongoing Ashes series, stating, "love the English bowling approach more than their batting approach." Director of the Pakistan men's cricket team, Mickey Arthur congratulated the Pakistan team after the squad for the Sri Lanka series was announced. 

Birthday wishes to one of India's greatest Tennis legend, Leander Paes. I wish you success, happiness and joy in life. @Leander

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 17, 2023

Shukar Alhamdulilah!! So happy to be back in Pakistan Test team for Sri Lanka series.
Looking forward to give my 100% and start the WTC 2023-25 campaign with new goals 🇵🇰🏏 #32#IamGAME #PAKvSL #PakistanZindabad

— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) June 17, 2023

Love the English bowling approach more than their batting approach…even though it’s the latter that gets noticed more often.
While batting…they keep attacking. And while bowling…they deny easy singles and continuously challenge you to take risks and hit boundaries. It’ll be…

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 17, 2023

Congrats guys.....start the new Test Championship with a bang! @TheRealPCB https://t.co/1v023nCExo

— Mickey Arthur (@Mickeyarthurcr1) June 17, 2023

Great run of games on the road @surreycricket looking forward to finishing the @VitalityBlast strong in front of our home crowd 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/7kKtPrFuTa

— Sam Curran (@CurranSM) June 17, 2023

He isn’t in the squad https://t.co/w49r4qN3Vf

— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) June 17, 2023

C’est la vie 🥯🍤 pic.twitter.com/DgOIFKvQaX

— Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) June 17, 2023

Turning your weekend frowns into Smiles! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/UWNjniIfXM

— Washington Sundar (@Sundarwashi5) June 17, 2023

This is going to be some ride ! https://t.co/zM0QyuGDCo

— David 'Bumble' Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) June 16, 2023

Is Brooky the new stevo? 😂

— Sam Billings (@sambillings) June 17, 2023