The top social media updates from the cricketing world, all curated in one place in Wisden's social wrap for July 18.
Gambhir holds first training session as India head coach
India held the practice session of their Sri Lanka white-ball tour on Tuesday under the eyes of newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir. In his first press conference yesterday, Gambhir confirmed the signing of former Kolkata Knight Riders colleagues Abhishek Nayar and Ryan Ten Doeschate as India’s assistant coaches.
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗺 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗵𝗶𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲! 💪#TeamIndia | #SLvIND | @GautamGambhir pic.twitter.com/sbG7VLfXGc
— BCCI (@BCCI) July 23, 2024
Unmukt Chand vows to come back stronger
Unmukt Chand posted a heartfelt message after his side, Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR), failed to qualify for the knockouts for a second straight year in the MLC. The former India Under-19 captain, who moved to the USA in 2021, hoping to revive his international career, showed glimpses of brilliance in the tournament with two match-winning knocks – 68 off 45 balls against Texas Super Kings and a 47-ball 62 against Seattle Orcas.
Put my best foot forward but couldn’t cross the line. Will come back stronger next year. Thank you to the entire @LA_KnightRiders team and support staff and to the fans who have been constantly supporting and choose to look at the brighter side ❤️ #knightriders @MLCricket pic.twitter.com/XW9ESvpml8
— Unmukt Chand (@UnmuktChand9) July 23, 2024
Rajasthan Royals’ hilarious wish on Chahal’s 34th birthday goes viral
Out of favour, India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal turned 34 today. His IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals, known for their tongue-in-cheek posts and sense of humour on social media, shared an edited video to wish Chahal, leaving social media in splits.
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