Cricket Buzz: Social media trends on July 7

Several stars of the cricketing fraternity took to their social media platforms to wish former India skipper MS Dhoni on his 42nd birthday. Meanwhile, Shadab Khan took to Twitter to wish Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf on his birthday. Dinesh Karthik posted a hilarious picture of himself as he posted a comparison between the newly-launched Instagram threads on Twitter.

Former English cricketer Kevin Pietersen lauded veteran tennis player Andy Murray for his longevity while Ali Khan Tareen took to Twitter to post his condolences after PSL franchise Multan Sultans owner Alamgir Khan Tareen died by suicide.

Here are the most talked about tweets on July 7:

#Boycsball - good one Mark https://t.co/XYOncTqiut

— Sir Geoffrey Boycott (@GeoffreyBoycott) July 7, 2023

Happy birthday mahi bhai 🤗🥳 keep playinggggggg #happybirthday #badebhaiya @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/WTCCergPcW

— Deepak chahar 🇮🇳 (@deepak_chahar9) July 7, 2023

13 out of the last 24 wickets the Aussie seamers have taken have fallen to Englands pull shots .. I will give them a clue .. it’s not working .. #Ashes

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 7, 2023

Happy birthday @msdhoni bhai 🙌
The greatest, most inspirational player of our generation, the most perfect example of 🔥 & 🧊.
Wish you nothing short of best always, Mahi bhai! pic.twitter.com/nmAClpgQNv

— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) July 7, 2023

May u always stay happy, may u always fly high. Best wishes for your married life @HarisRauf14. pic.twitter.com/DB6Kl48GQX

— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) July 7, 2023

Alamgir chacha lived life on his own terms. The cool uncle, the maverick. A larger than life character who was always happy to challenge convention. Whether in life, in business or in cricket.

His sudden loss is an almost unbearable tragedy for those who knew him well. May… pic.twitter.com/YeZzHdgRMz

— Ali Khan Tareen (@aliktareen) July 7, 2023

Happy birthday @msdhoni! 🤗 Wish you an amazing year ahead. Sending you loads of love and warm wishes! pic.twitter.com/HoEm9sbvq7

— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) July 7, 2023

Did I just post threads on Twitter? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/ShuC9RrOjj

— DK (@DineshKarthik) July 7, 2023

The support & love keeps us going. Few more hours to go ... pic.twitter.com/8erK12kK0a

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) July 7, 2023

Now we are playing cricket… #tough #Ashes2023

— James Faulkner (@JamesFaulkner44) July 7, 2023

The support & love keeps us going. Few more hours to go ... pic.twitter.com/8erK12kK0a

— Sourav Ganguly (@SGanguly99) July 7, 2023

What a day for it #Ashes pic.twitter.com/u2ZOR29TxB

— Eoin Morgan (@Eoin16) July 7, 2023

🏡 of 🏏 pic.twitter.com/q9c626gWSM

— Kate Cross (@katecross16) July 7, 2023

Metal hip and all that…Real deal, @andy_murray! What a sportsman! Come on bud! 🫶🏼

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) July 7, 2023

Wishing the great man a very Happy Birthday!!!
Have a Lovely Year Ahead#thalaforever #MSDhonibirthday @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/kx35rUgruF

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 7, 2023

Happy birthday Mahi bhai 🤗 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/J7yOOIKX0m

— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) July 7, 2023

Happy birthday Dhoni bhai❤️
Hope you have the best day!
Thank you for always being there for us 🫡🐐 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/MlEY7Ek2Nf

— Krunal Pandya (@krunalpandya24) July 7, 2023

Happy Birthday, @msdhoni ! A true leader leads by example, and Dhoni has always epitomized this spirit. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/OG5YUfzxrZ

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 7, 2023

Wishing you a very happy birthday @msdhoni Fit raho, khush raho. #HappyBirthdayDhoni pic.twitter.com/HGXqhHE91K

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) July 7, 2023

Happy birthday @msdhoni bhai hmesha khush raho🎂✨❤️🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/27FENTMAKT

— Rahul Sharma (@ImRahulSharma3) July 7, 2023

Happy birthday to the legend Mahi Bhai. Wishing you good health & happiness ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ag0MBSLfHX

— Umesh Yaadav (@y_umesh) July 7, 2023

Happy Birthday @msdhoni 🎂 here’s to some epic memories on the field! Hope you have a blessed year ahead 🎉 pic.twitter.com/jVzJ8PAAii

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) July 7, 2023

May you always fly high like your helicopter shots.
Happy birthday, MS! pic.twitter.com/f9aqiY6HV0

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 7, 2023

Today is the day we can get back into this series and setup the final two Tests! #BatWell 🙏🏽#Ashes

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) July 7, 2023

Not only a great cricketer but a man with a golden heart. 💛
Wishing a very happy birthday to the one and only @msdhoni! pic.twitter.com/B6hiqCNTnY

— DK (@DineshKarthik) July 7, 2023

Happy Birthday Bahubali 💪 @msdhoni .. May you continue to Inspire .. Have a great day Ahead #msdbirthday #DhoniBirthday pic.twitter.com/MzY3gF3He8

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 7, 2023

Class win at the Oval, unreal crowd. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 🎺 We’re on the board 🙌🏼 We go again at Lords tomorrow! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @englandcricket pic.twitter.com/y8t84wz24n

— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) July 7, 2023

Happy birthday, Mahi bhai @msdhoni! Wishing you a fantastic day and an incredible year ahead. 🎉🏏 #HappyBirthdayDhoni #LegendForever #MSDhoni #CaptainCool #Thala #WhistlePodu #Dhoni #BleedBlue #Cricket #Wicketkeeper #Finisher #Mahi #7 #CricketIcon #IndianCricket #Inspiration… pic.twitter.com/lnAeXjwXM6

— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) July 7, 2023

An inspiration to so many people across the country. Thanks for everything you have done for the Indian cricket. Happy birthday Mahi bhai! ❤️🙌

— Rishabh Pant (@RishabhPant17) July 7, 2023

Happy 5th birthday Yuvaan 🥳
U became another year older, but U will always be our baby boy 👍
🤗😍😘🥳🧿🧿🧿🧿🧿 pic.twitter.com/XmhRBErNdf

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) July 7, 2023

An icon, legend & inspiration ♥️

Happy birthday Mahi Bhai 🫡@msdhoni pic.twitter.com/oPNWV9sEYH

— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) July 7, 2023

Humble Tributes to Captain Vikram Batra, Param Vir Chakra on his Punya Tithi. His indomitable spirit, commitment to the Nation and leadership skills will always inspire us. The slogan ‘Yeh Dil Maange More’ will always remain close to our heart.

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 7, 2023

Congratulations @TamimOfficial28 on achieving remarkable career. Truly an inspiration one for Bangladesh & fans around the world. Best wishes for future endeavours pic.twitter.com/IwPzTY2xvt

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) July 7, 2023

At St John's Cricket Academy - this picture with the littloos ❤️ is my favourite of the recent lot. pic.twitter.com/0hAfRo4itr

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) July 7, 2023

The Sun God has 7 horses to pull his heavenly chariot.
In the Rigveda there are 7 parts of the world, 7 seasons & 7 fortresses
7 basic musical notes
7 pheras in a marriage
7 wonders of the world
And on
7th day of 7th month- Birthday of a top man @msdhoni , #HappyBirthdayDhoni . pic.twitter.com/ZZwXBT5mLV

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 7, 2023

Happy birthday 🎂 Mahi bhai ❤️ pic.twitter.com/NTgB2Y60jJ

— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) July 7, 2023

Happy birthday MS Sir 🔥 @msdhoni https://t.co/5wHujYCpL8

— Veda Krishnamurthy (@vedakmurthy08) July 7, 2023

This man revolutionized the art of finishing matches, and also the art of wicket keeping. And along the way he collected more trophies than anyone else. Happy Birthday @msdhoni 🎂 Wish you lots of joy and success 🤗 pic.twitter.com/gpSxZ72uqd

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) July 7, 2023

Happy birthday 🎂 @msdhoni pic.twitter.com/Wh1oPmihSj

— Mohammad Nabi (@MohammadNabi007) July 7, 2023

A player like Dhoni is born once in a generation and Here are the reasons why I think there will never be another player like him https://t.co/ezBxp8urUZ#HappyBirthdayDhoni @msdhoni

— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) July 7, 2023

Happy Birthday,Mahi Bhaiya.
Enjoy your special day😇 pic.twitter.com/B4qqG35UEZ

— Smriti Mandhana (@mandhana_smriti) July 7, 2023

Warmest birthday wishes to the leader, the legend, and my brother @msdhoni!! Wish you the best always!! Lots of love ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/HVEec6z9HR

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) July 7, 2023

Wishing the incredible M S Dhoni Sir a very happy birthday! Keep shining 🎂🥳 #HappyBirthdayDhoni

— Yastika Bhatia (@YastikaBhatia) July 7, 2023

NCG❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/jxHZ2evnBV

— Natarajan (@Natarajan_91) July 7, 2023

All your fans would wish you to just continue…. Pal do pal to bilkul nahi!
Wishing you an incredible birthday, Captain! May good health and boundless happiness be your constant companions. #HappyBirthdayDhoni @msdhoni

— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) July 7, 2023

May God continue to shower you with endless blessings. Happy birthday. Happy birthday @msdhoni bhai 🎂🎂🎂 #mdshami11 #mdshami #birthday #birthdaycake pic.twitter.com/TmpecRt3pA

— 𝕸𝖔𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖒𝖆𝖉 𝖘𝖍𝖆𝖒𝖎 (@MdShami11) July 7, 2023

Happy birthday my favourite ❤️@msdhoni pic.twitter.com/KWF83qlOhb

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) July 7, 2023

In Tests, extra pace ( Mark Wood) in the bowling attack has one advantage. The tail does not wag as much. India could trial some one like Umran Mallik for this reason. #Ashes2023

— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) July 7, 2023

Wishing the legend and the greatest ever to play the sport a very happy birthday! May each and everyone of our great country have the honour and the privilege of experiencing your leadership firsthand someday in every aspect of life..greatest leader!! pic.twitter.com/KWGkkiNEuL

— ATR (@RayuduAmbati) July 7, 2023

Happy Birthday, MSD 🫶 https://t.co/y4TwRrgmcT

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 7, 2023

My go to man since 2009 to till date and forever. Wishing you a very happy birthday mahi bhai.🎂see u soon in yellow💛 #respect pic.twitter.com/xuHcb0x4lS

— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) July 7, 2023