Cricketing Trends on Social Media today

The cricketing trends on social media revolved around a number of events. Australia and England faced off in a warm-up match of the World Cup 2019 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. In that game, Steve Smith scored an awe-inspiring century off 94 deliveries with the help of eight boundaries and three sixes. He was booed by the crowd, but the situation didn’t get to his nerves and he played until the final over.

Former Englishman Michael Vaughan feels that the world will see a lot of Smith this summer. India and New Zealand also locked horns in another warm-up match at the Kennington Oval in London. The Men in Blue won the toss and elected to bat first following which the Black Caps bowlers picked up wickets at regular intervals. Aakash Chopra feels that India’s decision wasn’t wrong since it was a practice match.

Brad Hogg shared a video where he is analysing India’s chances in the World Cup. Ishant Sharma posted a picture along with his family members. RP Singh posted a video playing with his daughter. Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was excited to play his maiden World Cup. All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan posted his lean and thin photo in the Bangladesh national jersey.

Herschelle Gibbs was happy after South Africa managed to beat Sri Lanka by 87 runs in their first warm-up match at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. Vinod Kambli wished Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali on their wedding anniversary, posting an adorable picture of the couple. Former Aussie paceman Glenn McGrath is eagerly waiting for the World Cup to get underway.

1. Hogg analyses 

#CWC2019: And last but not the least, it's the giants INDIA that we'll whizz through the MEN IN BLUE. Are they REALLY the strongest team in this World Cup? Are there any holes in this side? Time to investigate this in today's episode of #HoggsVlog. After all it's #hoggytime! pic.twitter.com/GBCNDLBq4E

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) May 25, 2019

2. Mustafizur excited for the World Cup

First ever World Cup. Alhamdulillah! #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/UAm86CYIuT

— Mustafizur Rahman (@Mustafiz90) May 25, 2019

3. Ishant Sharma with his family

Stay @ home game strong 💯🤘 @PratimaSinghBB pic.twitter.com/a6BydM10uE

— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) May 25, 2019

4. RP Singh playing with daughter

Like father like daughter ❤😬 pic.twitter.com/hPSUEJxTfI

— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) May 25, 2019

5. Michael Vaughan praises Steve Smith

I think we are going to see a lot of @stevesmith49 this summer … he is a ridiculously good player … Me thinks the Duke balls will have to do some swinging or he will be getting plenty … #OnOn

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 25, 2019

6. Chopra defends India’s decision to bat first

Batting first wasn’t a mistake. It was indeed the right thing to do…if you don’t challenge yourself in warm-up games, when will you? And you could also lose the toss in these conditions…. #INDvNZ #CWC19

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 25, 2019

7. Grant Elliot happy to see the ball seaming around 

Great to see swing and seam in the @BLACKCAPS vs @BCCI warm up game at the oval. India struggling at 81-6! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

— Grant Elliott (@grantelliottnz) May 25, 2019

8. Pietersen working on an elephant 

Working on an elephant this morning. So humbling being able to help these majestic animals! pic.twitter.com/rApJccagfC

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) May 25, 2019

9. A lean and thin Shakib Al Hasan

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A post shared by shakib al hasan (@shaki_b75) on May 25, 2019 at 3:07am PDT

10. Kaul saddened by Surat fire incident 

Heart goes out for the victims of #SuratfireTragedy. May god give strength to their families and wellness to those who are battling for their lives.

— Siddharth Kaul (@sidkaul22) May 25, 2019

11. Gibbs happy for South Africa

Nice easy hit out for the proteas yesterday. Glad for everyone sake hash got a few. Was so important that he did.Glad they face the windies next up which will be more intense and the ideal prep before the opening game. #sscricket

— Herschelle Gibbs (@hershybru) May 25, 2019

12. Laxman with Lee and Hayden

It’s Fire Vs Ice as the Men In Blue meet BlackCaps in their first warm up game today! I know which team my 2 Aussies colleagues are supporting 😊Catch all the World Cup Action Live on @StarSportsIndia now. pic.twitter.com/UTZDyYZ6xa

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) May 25, 2019

13. Albie Morkel’s new profile picture

#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/xckIH3Jkyi

— Albie Morkel (@albiemorkel) May 25, 2019

14. McGrath looking forward to the World Cup

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Looking forward to the 2019 Cricket World Cup starting on May 30. My 3 top teams are England, India & of course Australia. As much as it kills me to say, @englandcricket are the favourites, they’ve got a good team & play a great brand of quality, aggressive ODI cricket. @indiancricketteam play a similar style of cricket but how will they go on UK wickets? Australia, well they’re peaking at the right time. With wins against India in India & Pakistan in the UAE their confidence will be up plus the added boost of having @steve_smith49 & @davidwarner31 back. I think the Aussies can lift the cup again but the English are going to be tough to beat #cricketworldcup2019

A post shared by Glenn McGrath (@glennmcgrath11) on May 24, 2019 at 11:34pm PDT

15. Kambli wishes Sachin and his wife on their wedding anniversary

Wishing you and Anjali a very happy Wedding Anniversary. May God bless you both always. Lots of love to the two of you. 🎂 🎉🎊

तुमच्या संसाराची गोडी वाढत राहो
लग्नाचा आज वाढदिवस तुमचा
सुखाचा आणि आनंदाचा जावो.#HappyAnniversarySachin pic.twitter.com/ecm47IAN4n

— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) May 25, 2019