#OnTheUp: Maiden titles, a slippery slope and sibling rivalry
Pat Cummins led the way as Australia clinched the first Test against Sri Lanka by an innings and 40 runs. But Jhye Richardson, who made his debut, was impressive as well. He certainly earned a special fan.
I’m 100% a fan! #boycanbowl
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) January 24, 2019
Brisbane Heat lifted their maiden Women's Big Bash League title.
Unforgettable! 🏆
— Weber Women's Big Bash League (@WBBL) January 26, 2019
The @HeatWBBL bring #WBBL04 to a close in magnificent fashion! 🙌#WBBLFinal pic.twitter.com/edXPbPCZB8
And that too in front of a full house!
🚨 SOLD OUT!
— Weber Women's Big Bash League (@WBBL) January 25, 2019
There are NO tickets remaining for the #WBBLFinal at Drummoyne Oval tomorrow!
An incredible result, with all ticket proceeds going to @dollysdream_aus in support of those affected by bullying 🙌 pic.twitter.com/y4vubZeFc6
England slipped to a 381-run loss to the Windies in the first Test in Barbados, and their capitulation for 77 in their first innings found a succinct summary from their fans.
A quick summary of our first innings in Barbados: https://t.co/58ptjtjaPU
— England's Barmy Army 🏴🎺 (@TheBarmyArmy) January 24, 2019
Footballer Steve Bruce was still enjoying himself, though.
#WIvENG Manchester United Legend Steve Bruce is enjoying the England Tour of the West Indies! 😃 pic.twitter.com/RzB3Lg0y0Z
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) January 24, 2019
Mark Taylor wasn't letting recent jibes about Australia's performance go unnoticed.
How is the Ashes looking now Vaughney 😂
— Mark Waugh (@juniorwaugh349) January 24, 2019
But James Anderson's heroic 5/46 were not forgotten.
What's life without a little sibling banter?
Going to be an expensive career if you only score runs when Mum & Dad are there @harry_tector 😜 https://t.co/JX1v8GmNku
— Jack Tector (@jack_tector) January 24, 2019
And some regular banter!
I hear Sir Curtly Ambrose is on Dancing with the Stars! I hope he brings his sweat bands! 🤣#gotemyvote 💃🕺🏼
— Dean Jones AM (@ProfDeano) January 24, 2019
Meanwhile, the Spirit of Cricket was as strong as ever.
In middle of training & prep for potential test debut, @willpucovski10 took time out this morning to visit 10yo cricket super fan Josh who has recently undergone emergency surgery and has had a pretty rough time of it recently. What a superstar, hurry up and pick him @CricketAus pic.twitter.com/55lDb2bbmB
— Tom Larkworthy (@TomLarkworthy1) January 23, 2019
How good is this? Rashid Khan and Adam Zampa having a bowl to @TrentWoodhill and talking leg-spin after they’ve just played against each other. #BBL08 pic.twitter.com/izX0v326ix
— Tom Morris (@tommorris32) January 23, 2019
Jemimah Rodrigues is one of the brightest young talents in cricket, and she was getting used to life in the fast lane ... sort of!
They see me Rollin' they Hatin' 🌚
— Jemimah Rodrigues (@JemiRodrigues) January 26, 2019
W/ @elirodstick pic.twitter.com/NM8ZV8FOuj
A dismissal in the 90s hurts perennially, doesn't it?
Yes, no, wait,sorry...... https://t.co/EJjE8r2sWP
— Mike atherton (@Athersmike) January 21, 2019