Jonny Bairstow gets full marks for ‘Natmeg’ – Friday’s sporting social

The best of the day’s social media posts from the sporting world.

Jonny Bairstow got full marks for his ‘Natmeg’ (Simon Marper/PA) (PA Wire)

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 July 29.

Sport

The Commonwealth Games began after a spectacular opening ceremony.

Football

Gareth Bale caught up with his former Real Madrid team-mates.

Skills.

Pontus Jansson was ready.

EFL clubs were eagerly awaiting the big kick-off.

Crewe’s new signing was still growing.

Motor racing

An unexpected visitor showed a turn of speed at the Hungaroring.

F1 veteran Fernando Alonso celebrated his birthday.

Cricket

Cheeky!

And it impressed the inventor of the ‘Natmeg’.

Chris Woakes enjoyed commentating.

Kane Williamson had his hands full.