Test cricket returns and Broad haunts Warner again – 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 2.
Football
The PFA nominees were congratulated.
https://t.co/F2rZEMNqky pic.twitter.com/2kxr2887pC
— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 2, 2021
👊 Another day, another Player of the Season nomination. @HKane makes the shortlist for @PFA Players' Player of 2020/21! #THFC ⚪️ #COYS pic.twitter.com/y7egumfm8p
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) June 2, 2021
👏 @B_Fernandes8 and @MasonGreenwood are both up for #PFA end-of-season awards! 🏅#MUFC @PFA
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 2, 2021
YES, TRENT! 👏
Having won it in 2020, @TrentAA has been nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award again! pic.twitter.com/YVBoQmrJVy
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 2, 2021
Proud.
Proud 🙌🏴🦁 pic.twitter.com/m34UbppkyW
— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) June 2, 2021
Kyle Walker tried his best.
Hard work this! No chance @trippier2 got more than me. 😂 @budlightuk #BOXHEADS #Ad pic.twitter.com/kC2ByCgyEf
— Kyle Walker (@kylewalker2) June 2, 2021
Antonio Conte was loving it.
David Beckham was enjoying the British weather.
Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards teams up for an episode of Gogglebox.
👀 📺 🍻🍿 Friday 9pm! https://t.co/ihtYfkzL6t
— Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) June 2, 2021
Carlo Ancelotti arrived at Real Madrid.
Gabriel Jesus was happy to be back on international duty.
A felicidade de quem tá de volta 🇧🇷😁🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/8r14oIhQGd
— Gabriel Jesus (@gabrieljesus9) June 1, 2021
Christian Fuchs reflected on the ‘Throw-in of the century”.
The Throw-In Of The Century 💥
Comment #NoFuchsGiven if this put a smile on your face! 😂 #LCFC pic.twitter.com/HOXUO0cTGD
— Christian Fuchs (@FuchsOfficial) June 2, 2021
Manchester City recalled the signings of Ilkay Gundogan and Gareth Barry, on this day in years gone by.
5️⃣ years ago today, @IlkayGuendogan joined the ranks! 🍦🇩🇪💥
📅 #OnThisDay🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/Yi3J50oP6b
— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 2, 2021
#OnThisDay in 2009, Gareth Barry signed for City! ✍️💪
🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/sAp5EWg9CO
— Manchester City (@ManCity) June 2, 2021
Dominic Matteo got mail.
Boss Suprise from the postie this morning. Thankyou @ErlingHaaland and @alfiehaaland for your love and support, means the world boys. pic.twitter.com/DiMYB4u0yJ
— Dominic Matteo (@Dominicmatteo21) June 2, 2021
A bet is a bet.
🤭 Signed just in time! @chazaustin10 👀#QPR | #AnnounceAustin https://t.co/cr32IRDfx1
— QPR FC (@QPR) June 2, 2021
Cricket
Test cricket returned with fans at Lord’s.
The first day of the first Test of the summer. ☀ 🏏
It's special. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1MWkrBcOGF
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 2, 2021
Cap numbers 698 and 699!
Congratulations @bobbybracey25 and @ollierobinson25 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/D4gzhVMidz
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 2, 2021
We return to international cricket with a powerful message.
Cricket is a game for ᴇᴠᴇʀʏᴏɴᴇ 🏏 pic.twitter.com/lDkTS215jy
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 2, 2021
Former – and current – England players were ready for the action.
A few tickets left for today’s play at Lords .. Can only buy them online .. The sun is shining .. the bars are open !!! What more can you ask ?? #ENGvNZ
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 2, 2021
On my way to lords, summers here,can’t wait to see some cricket and a crowd!! #Cricket #happydays #ENGvNZ
— Phil Tufnell (@philtufnell) June 2, 2021
Good luck to @englandcricket today! Start of the test summer… what a day for it ☀️
— Chris Woakes (@chriswoakes) June 2, 2021
Summer has started..good luck the lads 👌👌👌 https://t.co/cqZriDfZOC
— Ben Stokes (@benstokes38) June 2, 2021
Come on @englandcricket https://t.co/53rAgJs9tE
— Jos Buttler (@josbuttler) June 2, 2021
Lords is looking absolutely outstanding 😍😍😍😍 @HomeOfCricket
— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) June 2, 2021
Shane Warne was disappointed to miss the action at the home of cricket.
GL to Eng & Nz in the series starting today @HomeOfCricket ! Unfortunately, I will miss the series as part of the @SkyCricket commentary team. I’ve been involved for 12 years now & love working with everyone-I’ll be back later in the UK summer & during the #hundred Go well ❤️
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) June 2, 2021
Stuart Broad continued to haunt David Warner.
Trying to get some sleep here in Aus but this bloke pops up on my tv screen!! Few months to get some sleep before the Ashes down under 😂😂 #ashes #cricket pic.twitter.com/hEOTCzbiD4
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) June 2, 2021
Did anyone listen?
I told you Devon Conway could play 😉 #ENGvNZ
— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) June 2, 2021
Dawid Malan was back with Yorkshire.
Golf
Phil Mickelson is still enjoying his US PGA Championship victory.
Brought the Wanamaker to Amy’s birthday celebration. The wine had an extra ingredient this time – just a dash of VICTORY 😋 Tastes so good! 😊 pic.twitter.com/UQZf4jXoYw
— Phil Mickelson (@PhilMickelson) June 2, 2021
Ernie Els was a proud uncle.
Well done @JovanRebula on a strong season @AuburnMGolf and securing a spot in the top-15 on the inaugural @PGATOUR University Class of 2021. Good luck @FormeTour #pathtosuccess pic.twitter.com/OnmadEGEwi
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) June 2, 2021
Boxing
Fast. Hands.
Carl Frampton’s shelves were full.
She's looking well now 🔥 pic.twitter.com/IfWSgo0Q54
— Carl Frampton MBE (@RealCFrampton) June 2, 2021
Nicola Adams has been challenging herself with Bear Grylls.
Don’t miss me and @BearGrylls Wild Adventure Friday 4th June 9:30pm On ITV / ITV Hub @ITV this was amazing I push my boundaries and tested my limits 🤟🏾 #letsgo #bearscout 🐻 pic.twitter.com/44XSBvLmGh
— Nicola Adams (@NicolaAdamsOBE) June 2, 2021
Daniel Dubois’ return to the ring is almost here.
Back Stronger 🧨 pic.twitter.com/7BmO7DMzgp
— Daniel Dubois (@DynamiteDubois) June 2, 2021
Athletics
Eilidh Doyle hung up her spikes.
I have some news to share with you all ❤️ pic.twitter.com/hjp6TVhhNJ
— Eilidh Doyle (@EilidhDoyle) June 2, 2021
Taekwondo
Jade Jones had a cracking day.
A long but eggcellent day on set with @AldiUK, I’m absolutely fried 🍳 #breakfastbanter pic.twitter.com/KmmZMZgOix
— Jade Jones (@jadejonestkd) June 2, 2021
Rugby League
Rob Burrow was feeling grateful.
Thank you so much to everyone who has already voted xx pic.twitter.com/wL7RbXgJ8i
— Rob Burrow (@Rob7Burrow) June 2, 2021
Formula One
Red Bull reserve driver Alex Albon gave his take on this weekend’s circuit.
Tight turns 🚎 Tasty restarts 🍿 High speeds ⚡️ @alex_albon analyses the #AzerbaijanGP track 🇦🇿👉 https://t.co/xdsu59pNG0 pic.twitter.com/HSzA2OUZJT
— Red Bull Racing Honda (@redbullracing) June 2, 2021
Sergio Perez was on his way to Azerbaijan.
¡Vamos por Baku! ✈️ #AzerbaijanGP #ChargeOn pic.twitter.com/nHfuIELw4y
— Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) June 2, 2021
As was George Russell.
En route 🧳
Ready for Baku, team? 🇦🇿 pic.twitter.com/ufNEoxBZLN
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) June 2, 2021
Tennis
Oops!
Whoops 🙈
🎥: @rolandgarros | @steftsitsipas pic.twitter.com/9kWAxhmYXi
— ATP Tour (@atptour) June 2, 2021