Indian cricket’s young turks are taking to social media like ducks take to water. They are sharing selfies, trolling haters, breaking stereotypes, and most importantly, having fun while they are at it. While they are touring the international circuit, things tend to be a little serious. But come IPL, the joie de vivre gets reflected online!
Fast bowler as designated driver? Bold choice:
Ode to the master by Nawab of Najafgarh
Presenting the Official Teaser of @Sachin_rt’s upcoming movie @SachinTheFilm. #SachinTeaser: https://t.co/gqfR9DCpDo
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 14, 2016
Food and Bengalis have a special relationship and Yusuf Pathan knows how to play the gallery at Eden Garden.
Apurbo poila boishakher bhuribhoj. Loving the delicious Bengali New Year meal. #AmiKKR #ITCSonar @KKRiders pic.twitter.com/IWYqZOFEAh — Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) April 14, 2016
Shutting down trolls with desi comeback
Hathi chala bazar kutte bokke hazar... U r one of them https://t.co/fDk2SrCRfN
— Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) March 28, 2016
Old boys Harbhajan and Yuvraj joining forces to make life difficult for poor Rohit Sharma
Honourable minister @ImRo45 in Vizag and promise to do everything for the Socity..keep ur promises saaaaabb pic.twitter.com/gITSQbkmX8 — Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) February 13, 2016
Showing off your unreal batting line up! Is online sledging a thing now?
The reaction of bowlers when they have to bowl @henrygayle,@imVkohli , @ABdeVilliers17 & @ShaneRWatson33 @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/Dap2uen1lI
— Iqbal abdullah (@iqqiabdullah) April 14, 2016
The humble brag when your insane improvisation works like a charm
True that!!! @Mitch_Savage pic.twitter.com/Ifj1itMUmL
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) April 13, 2016
While the India boys play, their foreign counterparts are matching them tweet for tweet, hashtag for hashtag.
Dale Steyn and risky stunts
Board of left handed swashbucklers?
Taking a break from the cricket…by hitting some more balls! Cricketers, sigh.