Jonny Bairstow steals the show at Lord’s – Wednesday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.
Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from June 28.
Cricket
The excitement for the second Ashes Test started early in the day.
Queue right round the ground ! pic.twitter.com/O5MOJHHtQd
— David 'Bumble' Lloyd (@BumbleCricket) June 28, 2023
But it was a surprise move from Jonny Bairstow making the early headlines at Lord’s.
Jonny Bairstow took matters into his own hands after a Just Stop Oil protester took to the field to disrupt play with orange powder paint pic.twitter.com/w59De9boMk
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) June 28, 2023
Good start to the 2nd test. Bairstow has done some heavy lifting already😂😂 #Ashes2023 pic.twitter.com/f0JcZnCvEr
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) June 28, 2023
Nathan Lyon made history.
The first specialist bowler to play 💯 consecutive Tests for their team!
Congratulations, @NathLyon421 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Am4XEWmTYM
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) June 28, 2023
Football
Manchester City were still celebrating their big news from Tuesday.
Good morning! 🩵 pic.twitter.com/Jdf14X1Ecf
— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 28, 2023
They were also marking Kevin De Bruyne’s big day.
Let's all wish @KevinDeBruyne a very Happy Birthday! 🥳🩵 pic.twitter.com/ADaPIEw5rw
— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 28, 2023
Liverpool sent Rhys Williams on loan to Aberdeen.
Rhys Williams has joined Aberdeen on a season-long loan ⤵️
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 28, 2023
This is how the Dons announced the move.
Back together again at Pittodrie 🤝 pic.twitter.com/tg6HRACXsd
— Aberdeen FC (@AberdeenFC) June 28, 2023
Ireland produced something special to announce their World Cup squad.
Here they are!
Your @FIFAWWC squad announcement is here ☘️ pic.twitter.com/RGjaLvQnDH
— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) June 28, 2023
Hull were celebrating a birthday.
Through the highs and lows, from Boothferry to Wembley, we'll keep the Hull flag flying high. 🧡#hcafc | @acklams pic.twitter.com/bW0oGGHCHg
— Hull City (@HullCity) June 28, 2023
Golf
Min Woo Lee was having a tough time at the mini golf ahead of the British Masters.
As bad breaks go… 😂@Minwoo27Lee enjoying the mini golf course at the Belfry.#BetfredBritishMasters pic.twitter.com/6bKJT23xul
— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) June 28, 2023
Justin Rose looked happy to be at The Belfry.
👋 Good morning from the #BetfredBritishMasters 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/Tm6sdjBKUX
— British Masters (@british_masters) June 28, 2023
Tournament host Sir Nick Faldo was a man in demand.
Sir Nick Faldo making time for the fans at the #BetfredBritishMasters 👏@NickFaldo006 pic.twitter.com/UZNZSqMAb7
— British Masters (@british_masters) June 28, 2023
