Top 10 Cricket Social Media Buzz This Week. Cricket fans had ample opportunities to talk about cricket last week, and social media was full of IPL transfer news, farewells to players, meme moments, and international cricket headlines. In this article, we cover everything from Sanju Samson and R. Ashwin looking to leave teams to cricket possibly being an Olympic sport again—here are the Top 10 trends in cricket on social media.
Top 10 Cricket Social Media Trends Last Week
1. Sanju Samson & R. Ashwin IPL Transfer Speculation
In a significant move ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson has officially requested to be traded or released. Some rumors are circulating of internal disagreements within the team. R. Ashwin also announced he has intentions to leave the Chennai Super Kings, which is intriguing considering his history with the franchise.
2. Irfan Pathan’s Post
Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan posted a brief but powerful message on social media after India’s fabulous victory at The Oval: “Cricket does not stop for anybody!” The message went viral across platforms, and interpretations were vast in context to cricket’s relentless schedule.
3. Kohli’s Beard Photo Prompts Retirement Talks
An image of former India skipper Virat Kohli sporting a more full-bodied beard and a bit more mature look sparked fresh talk on social media of his possible retirement from ODI cricket. This image circulated rapidly and added to speculation of a potential retirement from the format.
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4. KL Rahul Gives—”Warriors”
KL Rahul shared a post tagging wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and all-rounder Chris Woakes, calling them “warriors” because of their recent comeback from injury; both came to bat with a broken ankle and arm, respectively.
5. Bollywood-Cricketer Meme Crossover
A still image of Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor’s intense glare from a film scene made its way into cricket memes when it was casually edited into memes referencing MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma.
6. Siu Celebration from Siraj
Mohammed Siraj, a pacer for India, celebrated India’s win at The Oval after taking 5 wickets in the 2nd innings with the “siu” celebration. This was inspired by world sport culture, and the post-match images quickly became available on social media.
7. Kohli’s Jersey Honored by Siraj
Mohammed Siraj posted a photo of Virat Kohli’s signed Test jersey displayed in his house. The post reflected the good feelings and respect between the two players.
8. Siraj & Zanai Honor Raksha Bandhan
A video clip was shared on social media showing Siraj celebrating Raksha Bandhan with Zanai Bhosle, granddaughter of the legendary singer Asha Bhosle.
9. BCCI Posting Celebrating Cricket’s Olympic Return
The BCCI posted a celebratory post to honor cricket’s official return to the Olympic Games for the first time since Paris 1900, with cricket being featured at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
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10. ICC Announces Women’s World Cup Warm-Ups
The ICC announced the warm-up fixtures for the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. Warm-up games will be from September 25 to 28 in Bengaluru and Colombo, with teams well prepared for the main tournament.
