Cricket Buzz: Social media trends on June 3

With the World Test Championship final right around the corner, both India and Australia are in top gear for the high octane clash at the Oval, scheduled to begin from June 7. Ahead of the clash, Marnus Labuschagne posted a picture of the venue, whereas Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was captured in the streets of London.

Many cricketers took to Twitter to show their support and offer condolences for the lives lost in the tragic Odisha train accident. Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman shared glimpses of meeting students from the VVS foundation and the support that they received by IIT Gandhinagar. 

Here are the most talked about tweets on June 3:

Mark Waugh@juniorwaugh349

Wow. Unbelievable performance by the @CCMariners. 👏👏

05:29 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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Shoaib Akhtar@shoaib100mph

Visited Wagah Border few days ago. Armed forces & Uniform is something that has fascinated me since i was a child. I wanted to be a fighter pilot when i was a little child growing up in Morgah. I am glad i was able to wear Pakistan colors and represent the nation at international… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

05:23 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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Mohammad Kaif@MohammadKaif

It’s devastating to see the Odisha train accident. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to those injured.

05:19 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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Mir Hamza@mirhamza_k

Happy birthday to the greatest bowler of the world and my biggest inspiration @wasimakramlive. May you have many more 🎂🎂🎂

05:10 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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Amit Mishra@MishiAmit

My heart goes out to the families affected by the Odisha train accident. My deepest condolences during this difficult time. 🙏 #OdishaTrainAccident #Condolences

04:55 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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K L Rahul@klrahul

Deeply shocked and saddened by the gut-wrenching train accident in Odisha. Heartfelt condolences and prayers to those affected. May strength and support surround everyone involved. Salute to the ones who have come forth to help 🙏

04:18 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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Niall John O Brien@niallnobiobrien

Thank you 🙏 twitter.com/homeofcricket/…

Lord's Cricket Ground@HomeOfCricket

🔔 A pleasure to welcome @niallnobiobrien & @KevinOBrien113 to ring the five-minute bell before the start of Day Three. #LoveLords | #ENGvIRE

04:06 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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David 'Bumble' Lloyd@BumbleCricket

Len Hutton …..? twitter.com/MarHe26/status…

Martin Hesp@MarHe26

@BumbleCricket Who & where?

Daniel Taylor@Dandeejtaylor

@BumbleCricket 40 years ago, my dad would bowl to me on Hove’s seafront lawns. A frequent spectator was a sprightly woman in her 80s. She always waved, we eventually found out it was Len’s sister!

02:25 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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parthiv patel@parthiv9

Heartbreaking and extremely sad to hear about the train accident in Odisha. Hoping for a hasty recovery for those who are injured. My deepest condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. Praying for their strength in this difficult time. 🙏🏻

04:02 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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Surya Kumar Yadav@surya_14kumar

Deeply shocked, and praying for the victims of tragic train accident in Odisha.

03:48 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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Umesh Yaadav@y_umesh

A tragic incident in Odisha. My heartfelt condolences to the familes who lost their loved ones. Om Shanti. 🙏🏼

03:23 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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Shoaib Akhtar@shoaib100mph

Heard about the extremely devastating Odisha train accident in India. I wish speedy recovery for the injured and my condolences to families who have lost their loved ones. #OdishaTrainAccident

03:19 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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Marnus Labuschagne@marnus3cricket

What a place to play cricket

03:19 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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Hashmat Shahidi@Hashmat_50

One team one nation

03:18 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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Ravindrasinh jadeja@imjadeja

Let it sink in💛

03:10 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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Rohit Sharma@ImRo45

My heart goes out to each and everyone affected by the train accident in Odisha. May God give strength to the grieving families & wishing a swift recovery to those injured.

02:46 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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Dhawal Kulkarni@dhawal_kulkarni

Deeply saddened by the news of the loss of many precious lives and the injuries in the train accident in Odisha. Heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives and their families. Also pray for the speedy recovery of those who were injured. #BalasoreTrainAccident

02:42 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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Rahul Sharma@ImRahulSharma3

Rabba mehar kr 🙏🙏🙏🙏 #OdishaAccident

02:13 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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Mayank Agarwal@mayankcricket

Celebrating 5 years of our official partnership with our trophy and we choose to stay not out forever! ❤️ @aashitasagarwal

02:02 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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VVS Laxman@VVSLaxman281

Delighted to meet students who have been supported by @VVS_Foundation’ s Satyaram Scholarship and are at IIT Gandhinagar. Privileged to be able to play a small part in lives of such amazing youth who have the talent and big dreams and the only hindrance is financial support.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

01:56 PM · Jun 03, 2023

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M.Ibrahim Momand@IbrahimReporter

Typical @MohammadNabi007 #AFGvSL

09:44 PM · Jun 02, 2023

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