5 most followed Indian cricketers on social media
Social media has now become an inseparable part of everybody’s life. The same goes with cricketers who are often busy in sharing their photos and videos across their social media handles. Apart from their cricketing life, social media has now become an integral part of the daily routine of any cricketer. From posting about their personal life to promoting several things– players dish out daily content for fans on their social media handles. Along with Bollywood actors, cricketers also have millions of followers on the internet.
Here are five most-followed current Indian cricketers on social media:
5. Yuzvendra Chahal (17.6 million)
After Quarantine mode ?? pic.twitter.com/OY1tkcOWe7
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) August 27, 2020
Yuzvendra Chahal was all over the news when he announced his engagement on August 8th with YouTuber and choreographer Dhanashree Verma. He is probably the most active Indian player on social media. Be it hilarious TikTok videos or Instagram Live sessions, Chahal makes sure that he hogs the attention.
Along with his social media following, his cricketing career has also flourished. His career took off after he shifted his base to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). He eventually earned India call-up and he is now skipper Virat Kohli’s go-to man. Along with Kuldeep Yadav, Chahal is a vital part of Team India’s spin bowling force. Chahal currently has 11.9 million fans on Facebook, 1.9 million on Twitter and 3.8 million on Instagram, taking his total to 17.6 million.
4. Shikhar Dhawan (20.4 million)
Shikhar Dhawan’s rise in international cricket might be late but there’s no doubt over his batting skills. Time and again, he has proved his mettle while opening for India, especially in the ICC events.
Dhawan has been India’s premier white-ball opener along with Rohit Sharma. The southpaw is also known for his funny side including his on-field celebrations, which he even flaunts on social media. Dhawan is popular among fans for the photos and videos which he shares. His posts usually feature his family members including his son Zoravar. Dhawan has 8.9 fans on Facebook, 5.1 million on Twitter and 6.4 million Instagram, taking his tally to 20.4 million.
3. Hardik Pandya (22.6 million)
No one could’ve imagined five years ago that Baroda’s Hardik Pandya would become one of the most followed stars of the Indian side. Hardik, with his exemplary batting and bowling, has cemented his place in the national team. He has been sidelined due to a back injury for quite some time now but he is expected to play a vital role in India’s tour of Australia in the latter phase of 2020.
Hardik is quite popular on social media. He even had shared the news of his engagement with Natasa Stankovic through his social media handles. The all-rounder often shares photos and videos with Natasa and his newborn son Agastya. Hardik also shares his workout videos with his fans on several occasions. He currently has 4 million fans on Facebook, 5.5 on Twitter and 13.1 on Instagram, taking his total to 22.6 million.
2. Rohit Sharma (42.3 million)
There has been no looking back for Rohit Sharma ever since he donned the opener’s hat for Team India. Rohit’s career reached new heights in this new role and even tasted success with his IPL franchise Mumbai Indians.
Rohit has 3 ODI double hundreds under his belt, making him an integral part of the Indian side. Rohit has a carefree and funny attitude outside the field and that’s evident from his post-match interviews and press conferences. On his social media, he often shares pictures with wife Ritika and daughter Samaira. Rohit has 10 million fans on Facebook, 17.1 on Twitter and 15.2 on Instagram, making him stand second in this list with 42.3 million followers.
1. Virat Kohli (151.5 million)
And then, we were three! Arriving Jan 2021 ❤️? pic.twitter.com/0BDSogBM1n
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) August 27, 2020
Along with ruling the cricket world, Virat Kohli is currently ruling social media too. Regarded as one of the modern-day greats, Kolhi is quite active on social media. He is the most followed cricket star with over 30 million likes across each platform– Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Kohli has 37 million fans on Facebook, 37.5 million on Twitter and 77 million on Instagram, taking his tally to a staggering 151.5 million. He is in the list of most followed celebrities in the country too. Along with sharing his candid pictures and workout videos, Kohli also keeps sharing selfies with his better half Anushka Sharma.
(All numbers as on August 31, 2020)
