May 17: IPL 2024 Social Media Trends - Trending tweets, memes, news highlights, and more

Afghanistan's cricket team departed to participate in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and the official social media handle of the event marked their departure via a memorable capture. In another notable trend across social media, the former India batter, Wasim Jaffer, teased fans with an intriguing question asking them to retain four players from Mumbai Indians.

Besides, India Women’s cricketer, Shikha Pandey gave hindsight of weather as temperatures flare in India. Another former India cricketer, Gautam Gambhir shared a picture of his wife conversing over a video call. 

Check out the above updates and top social media trends of the day here:

Looking sharp 👌

Afghanistan depart for the ICC Men’s #T20WorldCup 2024 in style.

📸: @ACBofficials pic.twitter.com/kFU7wewkrq

— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) May 17, 2024

In my customary seat for ⁦@leicsccc⁩ vs ⁦⁦@Gloscricket⁩ pic.twitter.com/uWzoCek51D

— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien) May 17, 2024

Always by my side! ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/sIuwE6uOCI

— Gautam Gambhir (Modi Ka Parivar) (@GautamGambhir) May 17, 2024

What do you think about #RCBvsCSK? Who will win the race?

— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) May 17, 2024

Rashmika's endorsement is torching the hearts of left libtards 🔥 https://t.co/fVJvqUyHLB

— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) May 17, 2024

Can’t wait to wear this Beautiful color.@ACBofficials 👏🏼👏🏼 https://t.co/nc2Hfxh2PL

— Gulbadin Naib (@GbNaib) May 17, 2024

Last game for Mumbai Indians before the mega auction. MI fans, which 4 players would you retain? #IPL2024 #MegaAuction #MIvLSG

— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) May 17, 2024

Proper Sauna bathing thanks to the weather outdoors. 🥵 #34degfeelslike40

— Shikha Pandey (@shikhashauny) May 17, 2024

From calm and collected to 'did that just happen?' in a blink! 😦#IPL2024 #Commentary pic.twitter.com/2ao2xa2erP

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) May 17, 2024

🫂 https://t.co/NxDi4HiQnN

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 17, 2024

Great evening for a wonderful cause... @thechappellfndn Fund raising dinner to support homeless youths #charity pic.twitter.com/C5o5C2NWzl

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) May 17, 2024

Your records will be etched in history, but your impact transcends mere numbers. Indian football will forever be indebted to you, Captain Fantastic. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter! https://t.co/TB1uqGMmin

— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) May 17, 2024