On Monday, Afghanistan celebrated its 100th Independence Day. Thus, there was great joy all around and there were quite a few cricketing trends that revolved around this topic. The Afghan cricketers played a friendly match on the day and Rashid Khan shared a click from the game where he was seen enjoying his time with a few kids. Asghar Afghan and Gulbadin Naib amongst many others took it to social media to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day.

There were a few trends that also revolved around the ‘World Photography Day’. Sachin Tendulkar took this opportunity to thank everyone for clicking some of the most memorable pictures in all these years. While Anil Kumble shared one of his clicks, Akash Chopra appreciated the beauty of nature through a few photographs. Meanwhile, Hanuma Vihari shared a picture from the ongoing practice game between India and Windies-A.

In the other trends, Russell Arnold posted a special tweet for Dimuth Karunaratne who has been inspirational as a leader thus far for Sri Lanka. Gautam Gambhir shared a picture from his ongoing holiday. Wahab Riaz and Ian Bell wished a Happy Birthday to their daughter and wife respectively.

1. Rashid Khan celebrates the Independence Day with a few kids

 

 

 

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May the glory of Independence Day Be with your forever. May this Independence Day Fills your life happiness and prosperity. Feel the pride of being the part of such a glorious nation🇦🇫.Here's sending my warm patriotic wishes to make this day truly. Happy Independence Day to everyone 🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫🇦🇫

A post shared by Rashid Khan (@rashid.khan19) on Aug 19, 2019 at 4:36am PDT

2. Gautam Gambhir holidays with his family

 

 

 

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… and I think to myself, what a wonderful world! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧🏞 #vacation #family

A post shared by Gautam Gambhir (@gautamgambhir55) on Aug 19, 2019 at 5:16am PDT

3. What a good looking shot that is from Hanuma Vihari

 

 

 

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One for the photographers! 😉 #worldphotographyday

A post shared by hanuma vihari (@viharigh) on Aug 19, 2019 at 4:48am PDT

4. Virat Kohli relives his 11 years journey in international cricket

From starting as a teenager on the same day in 2008 to reflecting on the journey 11 years after, I couldn't have dreamt of the blessings God has showered me with. May you all get the strength and power to follow your dreams and always follow the right path. 🇮🇳🙏😇#forevergrateful pic.twitter.com/sTZ7tKEoMz

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 19, 2019

5. Sachin Tendulkar thanked everyone who clicked his pictures over the years

Happy #WorldPhotographyDay to all the Photographers 📸 who have clicked my photos over the years and helped capture the most treasured moments in my life and my career. https://t.co/ks5cVUOH63

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 19, 2019

6. Anil Kumble flaunts his skill on the occasion of World Photography Day

Always remember to enjoy and appreciate the colours of nature. #WorldPhotographyDay2019 pic.twitter.com/LukGxqr9RH

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) August 19, 2019

7. Aakash Chopra mesmerised by the beauty of nature on World Photography Day

#WorldPhotographyDay #nature #wow pic.twitter.com/359TESDoBF

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 19, 2019

8. Wahab Riaz wished his beautiful daughter Ehsal on her birthday

 

 

 

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Happy Birthday to my shehzadi Eshal. May Allah bless you with a good and healthy life. Ameen 🙏🏼

A post shared by Wahab Riaz (@wahabviki) on Aug 19, 2019 at 12:35am PDT

9. Tom Curran sees the positive side of his injury; thanked everyone for the love and support

 

 

 

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Obviously very disappointing to be missing the rest of the season with an injury I picked up during our game a few days ago. With the amount of cricket I’ve played in the last few years I haven’t really had an off season, so looking at the positives I’m excited to make the most of this opportunity and get a seriously good 6 weeks training in. I feel like my body needs it and its going to stand me in good stead moving forward and make sure I’m back at my best soon, ahead of a big winter. Thanks for the love everyone 🙏🏼

A post shared by Tom Curran (@tc59) on Aug 19, 2019 at 4:33am PDT

10. On to Leeds we go!

 

 

 

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That Ashes Test Match had everything you’d dream it would have with extreme pace, high skill, quality batting, awesome catching, atmosphere & passion- yet it was a Draw!! Great fun to be apart of. On to Leeds we go! @englandcricket 🏏

A post shared by Stuart Broad (@stuartbroad8) on Aug 19, 2019 at 3:12am PDT

11. Thoda showoff toh banta hai, tweets Jemimah Rodrigues

Thoda showoff toh banta hai 😌 pic.twitter.com/PxPjdqClcM

— Jemimah Rodrigues (@JemiRodrigues) August 19, 2019

12. Asghar Afghan wished his countrymen a Happy Independence Day

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY
ګرانو هېوادوالو، 
د خپلواکۍ سلمه کليزه مو مبارک شه.
دخپلواکۍ دبيرته ترلاسه کولو سلمې کليزی مبارکی ټول افغان ملت ته وايم.
د سر لوړي ، پرمختللي او ازاد افغانستان په هيله !
په درنښت
ستاسو ورور اصغر افغان pic.twitter.com/isMy364RDX

— Asghar Afghan (@MAsgharAfghan) August 19, 2019

13. Ian Bell thanked his wife Chantal for being his biggest supporter and the best mummy to the kids on her birthday

Happy Birthday to my fabulous wifey, Chantal! Thanks for being my biggest supporter and best mummy to the kids. #HappyBirthday #RideOrDie #WifeyGoals pic.twitter.com/SdNUN4wK37

— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) August 19, 2019

14. Russell Arnold is all praise for Dimuth Karunaratne who is turning Sri Lanka cricket around with his leadership

With the star @IamDimuth Natural leader … earning respect from all quarters 👏👏👏 #SLvNZ pic.twitter.com/SW4EoAKefq

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) August 19, 2019

15. Gulbadin Naib has a special tweet on Afghanistan’s 100th Independence Day

د شاه امان الله خان په مزار مو د کلو ګی‌‌‌‌‌‌ډې د نطامي احترام سره کیښوده. د استقلال د ټولو غازیانو او شهیدانو روح دې ښاد وي. د خپلواکۍ سلمه کلیزه دې د ټولو افغانانو مبارک وي. 
Happy Independence Day🇦🇫🇦🇫 pic.twitter.com/Yij8MyTtZn

— Gulbadin Naib (@GbNaib) August 19, 2019