The cricketing trends on social media revolved around a number of events. Brad Hogg was over the moon after spending some time with Niall O’Brien, the former Ireland cricketer. The duo was present in Chattogram where the second leg of the Bangabandhu BPL 2019-20 is taking place. At the National Stadium in Karachi, the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka is currently taking place. After the third day’s play, the home team, led Azhar Ali, is in a commanding position, having racked up a lead of 315 runs.

Abid Ali and Shan Masood put on 278 runs for the opening wicket and bailed Pakistan out of jail. Masood and Abid also managed to rack up centuries. Abid got to his second Test ton in succession in the second session of the day. After the knocks from the opening duo, the cricketing fraternity praised them for the efforts. The likes of Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar and many others were in awe of Abid and Masood’s knocks. The Lankans will be hoping for some early wickets on Day four to make a comeback.

Ajinkya Rahane posted a video where he was seen working hard in the nets. Ravindra Jadeja, the Indian all-rounder, reckons that hard-work has no limits. Irfan Pathan sent his wishes for Salman Khan for Dabangg 3. Jasprit Bumrah, who’s recovering from a back injury, posted his photo with a motivational quote. Nicholas Pooran, who’s in India for the ODI series, posted a picture where he was seen celebrating Christmas with Santa. Dean Jones also seemed happy on being home on the festive season.

1. Brad Hogg enjoying Chattogram

Great to be In #Chattogram tonight spending time with Irish legend @niallnobiobrien. A man who was a major part of Irish cricket getting Test status. #ICC #Cricket #BPL pic.twitter.com/qDhUaxSHpI

— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) December 21, 2019

2. Danielle Wyatt waiting for Christmas

Waiting for Christmas like… pic.twitter.com/5DSnk9dvkt

— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) December 21, 2019

3. Shoaib Akhtar congratulates Abid Ali for second Test century

Very well done both the openers. Specially @AbidAli_Real for a fantastic start to his test career with two centuries in two tests.
We should bat till lunch, play fast & set a big target. #PAKvSL #Karachi

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) December 21, 2019

4. Ajinkya Rahane in his happy place

My happy place 😊 pic.twitter.com/zndwEGEasZ

— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) December 21, 2019

5. Shahid Afridi delighted with Abid Ali and Shan Masood

So glad to see Abid Ali and Shan Masood make the most of their chance of playing at home ground in front of home fans. Pakistan players have missed this for long, wishing Pakistan the very best as they push for a win tomorrow and on final day. #PAKvSL

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) December 21, 2019

6. A focussed Ravindra Jadeja

Focussed 👀
Hardwork has no limits 💪 pic.twitter.com/yIjjuAxKuf

— Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) December 21, 2019

7. Michael Vaughan in Australia

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Hands up if you Love Australia !!!! #Donovans #Melbourne

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8. Azhar Mahmood lauds Abid Ali and Shan Masood

Shabba boys ! @AbidAli_Real and @shani_official ! Congrats on the ton and records … hard work and patience paid off.. #PakVsSri

— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) December 21, 2019

9. Irfan Pathan wishes Salman Khan on Dabangg 3 

Wishing you a biggest hit @BeingSalmanKhan bhai #Dabangg3 pic.twitter.com/Rwn5wONofa

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 21, 2019

10. Kevin Pietersen training hard

#TrainWell pic.twitter.com/socPYIivV0

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) December 21, 2019

11. Dean Jones enjoying Christmas at home

Been a fun but a long year.. 8 months overseas.. following the game I love #Christmas #home 🍺🎄🎄🎄🎄#familytime pic.twitter.com/BCW5eS2Ed4

— Dean Jones AM (@ProfDeano) December 21, 2019

12. Jasprit Bumrah doesn’t wish to stop

Always aim for one more. One more set. One more rep. Never stop. 💪
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.@cultsportindia pic.twitter.com/RMgwMOtyE3

— Jasprit Bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) December 21, 2019

13. Manoj Tiwary’s stern words

U know some people treat me like a GOD. How ???? They ignore my existence unless they need something from me 👍 pic.twitter.com/3r7ViPfxmv

— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) December 21, 2019

14. Ramiz Raja having some fun with Danny Morrison

Always looking after our guests… with hottest Gola Kababs😜Danny didn’t stop burping for the entire session after having them😜😜 pic.twitter.com/f1gHr42YLm

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) December 21, 2019

15. Nicholas Pooran celebrating Christmas

Santa pic.twitter.com/uvba9UtB0y

— nicholas pooran #29 (@nicholas_47) December 21, 2019