4 December 2018 – Cricketing Trends On Social Media

Today’s cricketing trends on social media circled around some major retirement announcements. There were speculations that Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez would retire at the end of the day.

He did announce his retirement from Test cricket in front of the reporters. Hafeez has said that the ongoing Test match would be the last of his career. He has also mentioned that he is indeed happy with the way things have panned out.

Later Indian opener Gautam Gambhir took to his official Facebook page to announce his retirement from all forms of the game. He posted a long and elaborate farewell video for his fans.

Through the video he mentioned his highs and lows of his career. He also mentioned the reason for which he had to take the tough call.

Gambhir has called upon all the people, who has been part of his wonderful journey, and has thanked them for their support. As a professional cricketer, the upcoming Ranji Trophy match between Delhi and Andhra would be his last game.

1. Mohammad Hafeez called it time on his Test career, will now focus on ODIs leading into the World Cup 2019

2. It turned out to be a day of retirements as Gambhir also announced his retirement from all forms of the game

3. Ramesh Powar shares his best wishes for Gauti

4. Mohammad Irfan congratulates Hafeez for a remarkable Test career

5. Ramiz Raja is quite intrigued by the way the 3rd Pakistan vs New Zealand Test is shaping up

6. Suresh Raina in chill mode

7. Sachin Tendulkar who is a Group Captain with the Indian Air Force shared his best wishes for the Indian Navy personnel on Navy Day

8. Mayank spent the morning climbing the Parihaka Reserve

9. A good perspective to adopt in our lives from Bhajji

10. Suryakumar the amazing bowler Ajinkya Rahane on his birthday

11. Sanjay Manjrekar wants to remind Harmanpreet of the results the India Women’s team managed under the previous coach

12. Robin Uthappa on his rehab journey ticked another box and is taking one step at a time

13. Hardik subtly showing off his aesthetic body

14. The two strengths of Hanuma Vihar’s life and his lifelines

15. Rahul had a great time in Dubai with his friends