Amla's class and Tahir's take-off make it South Africa's day
Amla's class and Tahir's take-off make it South Africa's day
Blurb: Sangakkara's palpable disappointment, India v Pakistan excitement, making time for rugby, and more!
South Africa marched to a solid 96-run win against Sri Lanka at The Oval on Saturday (June 4), thanks to a brilliant show from Hashim Amla and Imran Tahir.
Comprehensive from the Proteas! #CT17 #SLvSA pic.twitter.com/mp8MW0z20g
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) June 3, 2017
Imran Tahir you beauty!!!! Man of the match figures of 4/27. What a legend #CT17 pic.twitter.com/lAlzTOUnop
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) June 3, 2017
Every time I put this jersey on, I feel really honoured. - Man of the Match, Imran Tahir #ProteaFire #CT17 pic.twitter.com/Y99fucUgNq
— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) June 3, 2017
The moment @amlahash brought up his 25th ODI century! #SLvSA #CT17 pic.twitter.com/McI16u2cl5
— ICC (@ICC) June 3, 2017
100 for @amlahash! His 25th in ODI cricket, the most by a South Africa batsman.https://t.co/I9Nfcr5ybM #SLvSA #CT17 pic.twitter.com/sScU336myr
— ICC (@ICC) June 3, 2017
A couple of moments to grow from but otherwise a wonderful start to the comp, well done SA! #CT17 #Proteafire 🇿🇦🇿🇦
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) June 3, 2017
So close but so far, mused Kumar Sangakkara.
Good in patches but overall a disappointing day for @OfficialSLC. Missed a chance to upset the favourites. @Angelo69Mathews sorely missed
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) June 3, 2017
Trivia time! Have you ever wondered what speed Tahir takes off at after bagging each wicket? Well, here's the answer.
4️⃣ wickets
— ICC (@ICC) June 3, 2017
1️⃣ run out
5️⃣ celebrations
2️⃣4️⃣ km/h maximum speed!
Imran Tahir, we love your passion! 👌😂@OfficialCSA #SLvSA #CT17 pic.twitter.com/p0FAyCUTVM
Saturday night’s events in London prompted a flood of posts from the cricket fraternity.
Stay safe everyone in London!
— Joe Root (@root66) June 3, 2017
Hope everyone is safe in London! Shocking news...
— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) June 3, 2017
BREAKING: @OfficialSLC Team and Support staff all safe and accounted for. #LondonAttacks # CT17
— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) June 3, 2017
An impeccably observed silence by fans & players alike as Edgbaston pays respect to those affected by last night's tragic events in London. pic.twitter.com/swUYZIkQMd
— ICC (@ICC) June 4, 2017
Fans and players all waiting with bated breath for Sunday’s pivotal India v Pakistan contest.
Good morning India.
— ICC (@ICC) June 4, 2017
Are you ready? 🇮🇳🆚🇵🇰#INDvPAK #CT17 pic.twitter.com/fHBoPbNjBC
Final practice done before the game tomorrow. Looking forward to the start of our campaign in the Champions Trophy #CT17
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 3, 2017
Time for some refreshment before round 2 in the nets #TeamIndia #CT17 #INDvPAK pic.twitter.com/oboJ6Nt5wZ
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 3, 2017
Pakistan Team bowling practice session at Edgbaston Cricket Ground pic.twitter.com/FYM9AqhN6k
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) June 3, 2017
Tamim, Root, Hazlewood, Williamson, Amla. Lead protagonist all either in form or "class" players so far #CT17. Wonder who tomorrow Ind v Pak
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) June 3, 2017
Meanwhile, Sanjay Manjrekar, one of the Champions Trophy commentators, hit the gym.
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) June 3, 2017
Just because you're participating in the Champions Trophy doesn’t mean you can’t keep an eye on the rugby if you're a New Zealander!
Not sure what I'm more excited about - the Barbarians winning at half-time or seeing another Luteru at fullback! #LionsNZ2017
— Ross Taylor (@RossLTaylor) June 3, 2017
Elsewhere, Bangladesh were preparing for the game against Australia.
Snaps of Bangladesh team practice today at London ahead of their second match against Australia on Monday. #CT17 pic.twitter.com/q0dV836Z55
— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) June 3, 2017