Twitter reactions to England’s series win
With England winning the third Test in Joburg, and thus taking the series against South Africa, the players past and present were understandably overjoyed, and took to the Twitter to tweet about it.
Twitter reacts: Farewell Tony Cozier
The cricket world lost a legend with the passing of West Indies commentator Tony Cozier, and former players, many of whom became commentators alongside the great man, were swift with their tributes.
Tweets: SA cricketers in awe of Wayde
South African cricketers past and present flocked to Twitter early on Monday morning to sing the praises of new 400m record holder Wayne van Niekerk, after he smashed Michael Johnson's record in Rio.
Tweets of the week: #RIPTheGreatest
Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali passed away at the aged of 74, and cricketers tweeted their thoughts about 'The Greatest', with India's players particularly vocal on social media.
Twitter reacts to Taylor’s shock retirement
The news of England batsman James Taylor's forced retirement came as a massive shock, and the cricket world reacted online within minutes.