July 2: Social Media Trends - Trending tweets, memes, news highlights, and more

Following India Women's historic and hard-fought ten-wicket victory against South Africa Women, former Indian cricket luminary VVS Laxman extended his congratulations to the team. He praised their exceptional fitness levels and highlighted the standout performers of the match: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, and Sneh Rana. Additionally, Shafali Verma celebrated by sharing a collage of memorable photos with the squad after the triumphant win. 

In another notable social media trend, the former Indian international, Mohammad Kaif, shared a photograph featuring himself, the legendary Yuvraj Singh, and Abhishek Sharma in the middle. In the post, he congratulated the young cricketer on his selection for the T20I squad against Zimbabwe and extended his best wishes for Abhishek's future endeavours.

Check out the top social media trends of the day here:

What a fantastic win for @BCCIWomen against South Africa. Shafali and Smriti outstanding with the bat and Sneh Rana absolutely top class with the ball. To enforce the follow-on and bowl out SA twice successfully is also a testimony to the fitness of the team. Very very happy to… pic.twitter.com/NxPxMURye8

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 2, 2024

TEST🏆 pic.twitter.com/TFZ5YEUxht

— Shafali Verma (@TheShafaliVerma) July 2, 2024

Very excited to see this young man in India colors soon. Has worked very hard with @YUVSTRONG12 in the past few years. All the best, Abhishek! pic.twitter.com/cry2ef2YE5

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 2, 2024

Happy World Sports Journalists Day to the ones who leave no stone unturned in ensuring that there's no great story untold. To the ones who go beyond the numbers in search of the human beings behind them, and tell the world who they truly are. To the ones who make the stars… pic.twitter.com/DFmtHdtzjO

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 2, 2024

One of the WORST comparisons I’ve actually read in sport! And there’s been a few bad ones!
Comparing this to Rory…😂😂😂😂😂
Ever been in the arena, @Daniel_Rapaport ?! https://t.co/hvKgtXqoCf

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) July 2, 2024

Defending 119 v Pak, beating Aus convincingly, hammering Eng in semis, India’s advent into the finals was also damn impressive!
Winning the finals was the much needed cherry on top! 👏👏👏🙇🙇🙇

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) July 2, 2024

Happy birthday my brother @RealHa55an. Lots of prayers and love for u. pic.twitter.com/FSTBDrcawD

— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) July 2, 2024

Practice is the bridge between your abilities and success.❤️🤙 https://t.co/7ubkJQdqZ4

— Shahnawaz Dahani (@ShahnawazDahani) July 2, 2024

A quick hello to Germany…en route Iceland 🙌 #AakashYatra pic.twitter.com/mz3NlfpZhW

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 2, 2024