The first viral internet meme of 2019 is here and it’s taken just a fortnight. You must have stumbled upon photos on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter where celebrities, friends and even athletes across the globe are comparing how they look in 2019 with 2009.
For Indian cricket fans, Tuesday provided a couple of apt opportunities to reminisce about times a decade ago. MS Dhoni turned back the clock (sort of) by finishing off a run-chase while Virat Kohli scored his 39th ODI ton, 10 years after his first.
It was not just cricket, the #10YearChallenge has taken rest of the sporting world by storm too. Here’s a selection of the best:
.@PrithviShaw's #10YearChallenge is the only motivation you need.#ThisIsNewDelhi #DelhiCapitals
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) January 16, 2019
Picture courtesy: Mumbai Mirror, NewsClick pic.twitter.com/fJ7T0AcZqo
#10yearchallenge @AustralianOpen edition! pic.twitter.com/I54ijQNkQl
— WTA (@WTA) January 16, 2019
The real #10YearChallenge 👏 pic.twitter.com/QraA7AZkbT
— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 15, 2019
Afghanistan:
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 16, 2019
2009: Playing their first ODI
2019: Playing at their second World Cup#10YearChallenge pic.twitter.com/tp4SJCJdcP
Getting along with the #10yearchallenge! Our skipper, @imVkohli has aged just like fine wine. 😍#PlayBold pic.twitter.com/cQYd6baUCb
— Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) January 16, 2019
#2009vs2019@msdhoni still smashing sixes and finishing chases! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/fv0wvz3rnS
— ICC (@ICC) January 15, 2019
Australia's star all-rounder, @EllysePerry! 🇦🇺#2009vs2019 #10YearChallenge pic.twitter.com/PG7KR5V1PJ
— ICC (@ICC) January 16, 2019
#2009vs2019@kappie777, then and now! 🇿🇦#10YearChallenge pic.twitter.com/nISf7xhX9C
— ICC (@ICC) January 15, 2019
#2009vs2019@iamamirofficial at 17 and 26! 🇵🇰#10YearChallenge pic.twitter.com/A4gRqtIl6b
— ICC (@ICC) January 15, 2019
#2009vs2019
— ICC (@ICC) January 15, 2019
Some things never change, @RossLTaylor 😛#10YearChallenge pic.twitter.com/3ph5NM2BvW
#10yearchallenge 💙 pic.twitter.com/p6C6S3Pklj
— Manchester City (@ManCity) January 15, 2019
You haven't changed a bit, @Anto_V25 😉#10YearChallenge #MUFC pic.twitter.com/TkCFFvrSUK
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 15, 2019
#Messi 🐐#10YearChallenge ⏳ pic.twitter.com/Wf28Ma6uRy
— Mundo Leo (@mundoleodeportv) January 16, 2019
Ne cherchez pas plus loin. Il est là, le meilleur #10yearchallenge de l'histoire : pic.twitter.com/bNEiKdDwD2
— Eurosport.fr (@Eurosport_FR) January 15, 2019
#10yearchallege pic.twitter.com/iZ96n73yu8
— Ajay Jayaram (@ajay_289) January 16, 2019
#10yearchallenge pic.twitter.com/t8zxvgih8h
— Olly (@Giroudesque9i) January 15, 2019
#10yearchallenge pic.twitter.com/db2qftM9Rz
— ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) (@calmensenpliz) January 16, 2019
Big Three 1⃣2⃣3⃣ #10YearChallenge #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/C00GoecPWD
— Tennis Memes (@ATPWTAMemes) January 15, 2019
Are we doing this #10yearchallenge right? 😉
— ATP Tour (@ATP_Tour) January 16, 2019
2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣7️⃣👉2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣7️⃣#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/BVbINRGKjO
From Cricket to Golf, how life changed but sports is still by my side! #10yearchallenge pic.twitter.com/MNkMjsRlTu
— R P Singh (@rpsingh) January 16, 2019
#10YearChallenge
— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) January 16, 2019
Dreams do come true, 10 years ago I dreamt of playing for my country. Feel blessed. pic.twitter.com/hBASI3HSC0
1st ODI Century - 2009. 39th ODI Century - 2019#10YearChallenge pic.twitter.com/CftWyi9cBC
— Gaurav Jain (@gaurav_jain13) January 16, 2019
Hey, @AustralianOpen! What do you think about my #10yearschallenge? 😜💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/OBM9HebtWA
— Carla Suarez Navarro (@CarlaSuarezNava) January 16, 2019
2009 vs. 2019 #10YearChallenge pic.twitter.com/W8F7zmaLqk
— Silver Screen & Roll (@LakersSBN) January 15, 2019
Hi @AustralianOpen 👋🏼! Do you like our 📷 for the #10yearchallenge? 😊#10YearsChallenge 🔝 pic.twitter.com/36Ks1oQwWS
— Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar (@rnadalacademy) January 16, 2019
Of course, there were some funny ones as well.
#10YearChallenge Afridi pic.twitter.com/OZku5BAZhi
— Laplace (@illogical_7) January 16, 2019
* RCB *
— Sunil- The cricketer (@1sInto2s) January 16, 2019
2009: We will try to win the trophy this year.
2019: We will try to win the trophy this year.#10yearchallenge
#10yearchallenge pic.twitter.com/7OSj6tS5Kc
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) January 16, 2019
Tottenham’s #10yearchallenge pic.twitter.com/z9OBkqwd8R
— FootballFunnys (@FootballFunnnys) January 16, 2019