Cricket Buzz: Social media trends on August 14

Kuldeep Yadav and Abhunav Mukund. (Photo Source: Twitter)

In the cricketing world, notable moments and gestures filled the social media landscape. The West Indies captain, Rovman Powell, celebrated their series victory against India by sharing a triumphant tweet featuring the coveted trophy. The Indian spinner, Kuldeep Yadav, candidly expressed his disappointment over the series loss to the West Indies and vowed to return stronger.

Meanwhile, Pakistani cricketers Hasan Ali, Naseem Shah, and the revered Shoaib Malik displayed their patriotic fervour on the occasion of their country’s Independence Day. The legendary Shoaib Akhtar took to social media to express gratitude for the birthday wishes he received from the fans. Apart from him, another Pakistan cricketer Umar Akmal conveyed birthday wishes to the legendary Shoaib Akhtar, underlining the camaraderie among players. On a different note, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma shared a picture of himself relishing free time, while Robin Uthappa proudly posted the Indian flag to commemorate the upcoming Independence Day.

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

Amazing series win!! #Rpowell52 pic.twitter.com/5QLgNULv56

— Rovman Powell (@Ravipowell26) August 14, 2023

Dil Dil Pakistan 🇵🇰
Jaan jaan Pakistan 🇵🇰 #HappyIndependenceDay76 pic.twitter.com/gjygLb1mVk

— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) August 14, 2023

Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes yesterday. Aap hain toh main hoon.
Love you all pic.twitter.com/WQBIWNMtQg

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) August 14, 2023

Legend on and off the field. Congrats on a great career @finnysteve https://t.co/aXYyuhxyyf

— Tymal Mills (@tmills15) August 14, 2023

Congratulations on a fantastic career, @finnysteve! 🌟

— Sussex Cricket (@SussexCCC) August 14, 2023

We are gutted with the result but proud of the character shown by the group throughout the series. With the learnings will be back, stronger and better 💙 pic.twitter.com/WSLJDg9T6x

— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) August 14, 2023

Every step of my journey, every achievement of mine owes its gratitude to my beloved country.

Celebrating with pride on this Independence Day! 💚🇵🇰

Pakistan Zindabad!! #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/3KjKVpgkcM

— Naseem Shah (@iNaseemShah) August 14, 2023

HAPPY 76th INDEPENDENCE DAY 🇵🇰#PakistanZindabad ❤️ pic.twitter.com/OS9d34Jipu

— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) August 14, 2023

It’s great honour for me to have shared my dressing room with him..he always been star of Pakistan..i wish him very warm birthday..@shoaib100mph 🎂 pic.twitter.com/Ec5FqtCzpi

— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) August 14, 2023

#NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/dD0hmSDo4f

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) August 14, 2023

😁😁 pic.twitter.com/8afNS2uAlL

— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) August 14, 2023