The advent of social media has seen the popularity of cricketers soar. The kind of adulation they receive on these platforms is unparalleled. These channels act as a medium for the cricketers to interact with their fans. Instagram has quickly evolved into a genuine platform for both the cricketers and fans alike to engage. Here we go 10 Most Followed Cricketers On Instagram.
StumpsandBails bring to you the top 10 most followed cricketers on Instagram:
#10 Shikhar Dhawan (7.9M followers)
Shikhar Dhawan is fondly called “Gabbar”. His thigh five celebrations are part of folklore now. His posts featuring his son receive a lot of traction on Instagram. He has 7.9M followers.
#9 KL Rahul (9.1M followers)
KL Rahul has evolved into one of the most complete players in International cricket in the past couple of years. He has become India’s first-choice keeper in limited-overs. Rahul led Kings XI Punjab with aplomb in IPL 2020. He has been a fan favourite on Instagram and hence it doesn’t come as a surprise that he has 9.1M followers.
#8 Yuvraj Singh (10.6M followers)
Yuvraj Singh is not just a cricketer he is an emotion. The way fans connect with him is magical. Yuvraj Singh’s contribution towards India’s World Cup-winning campaign can never be forgotten. He has 10.6M followers.
#7 AB de Villiers (13.1M followers)
AB de Villiers is known as Mr. 360. His IPL exploits have made him an Indian favourite too. He is one of those rare overseas cricketers who has more fans in India as compared to his home country. He has 13.1M followers.
#6 Suresh Raina (14.8M followers)
Suresh Raina is called Mr IPL. He has been one of the most consistent batsmen of all-time in the IPL. CSK fans adore “Chinna Thala” Raina. He has 14.8M followers.
#5 Hardik Pandya (16.2M followers)
He is India’s go-to all-rounder in the limited-overs format. His hitting prowess is second to none in world cricket. Hardik Pandya has 16.2M followers.
#4 Rohit Sharma (17.5M followers)
Rohit Sharma is the most successful captain in the IPL. He is arguably the best opener across formats in world cricket currently. He has 17.5M followers.
#3 Sachin Tendulkar (27.8M followers)
Sachin Tendulkar is arguably the greatest cricketer to have ever played the game. He is revered as GOD by the Indian cricket-loving public. Tendulkar has 27.8M followers.
#2 Mahendra Singh Dhoni (30.4M followers)
Mahendra Singh Dhoni is India’s most successful captain. He led India to two World Cup wins (T20 World Cup in 2007) and (ODI World Cup in 2011). Even though Dhoni isn’t active on Instagram, he still has the second-highest followers among cricketers on Instagram. Dhoni has 30.4M followers.
#1 Virat Kohli (101M followers)
King Kohli is the king of Instagram too. He has 101M followers on Instagram which is a record for any cricketer. No other cricketer has even 50M followers. This makes Virat Kohli’s achievement even more monumental. He joins the elite club of sportsmen who have more than 100M followers on Instagram.
