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From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar: Have a look at the most followed cricketers on Social Media
Here we have a look at the most followed cricketers on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
In this digital age, cricketers across the globe have found a way to stay in touch with their fans and have got a chance to promote their respective brands through various platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The die-hard fans, who admire their favorite cricketer in every aspect are also able to get a glimpse of what is exactly happening in their day-to-day life. Whenever their favorite cricketer scores a hundred or produce a match-winning effort, they take social media by storm in the form of memes, tweets, GIFs and so on. With the advent of IPL and other franchise based tournaments, cricketers have become even more popular on social media and are reaping monetary rewards for showcasing some brilliant performances on the field under pressure.
Here we have a look at the most popular cricketers on social media:
1. Virat Kohli:
The undisputed king on and off the field, Virat Kohli is currently on a mission to win every single game for the nation. His passion and dedication towards the game is unmatchable. He charges over $196,000 for every Instagram post and is the only cricketer to feature in the Instagram Top10 rich list for sportspersons. Currently, he has over 100 million followers across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Facebook: 37 million
Instagram: 38.6 million
Twitter: 30.8 million
2. Sachin Tendulkar:
Arguably, the greatest batsmen to have ever played the game, Sachin Tendulkar has broken every batting record possible during his stint with the Indian cricket team, which lasted for 24 years. He has amassed 15921 Test runs and 18426 ODI runs and is currently the leading run scorer across formats. The 2011 World Cup triumph was dedicated to the Little Master. He announced his retirement from International cricket at his home ground after playing his 200th Test. The chants of Sachin, Sachin… will remain etched in our memories forever.
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Facebook: 28 million
Instagram:16.4 million
Twitter: 29.9 million
3. MS Dhoni:
The most successful captain that Indian cricket has ever produced, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has every major cricket trophy in his cabinet. He has led India to World Cup titles in the shorter versions of the game and also has three IPL trophies for the Chennai Super Kings. Just like Kapil Dev's brilliant catch in the 1983 World Cup final, Mahi would be remembered for his 91 run knock against Sri Lanka in the 2011 World Cup final.
"Dhoni finishes off in style. A magnificent strike into the crowd. India lift the World Cup after 28 years" will be remembered forever.
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Facebook: 20 million
Instagram: 15.2 million
Twitter: 7.4 million
4. Virender Sehwag:
The Nawab of Najafgarh is the only Indian cricketer to smash two triple hundreds in Test cricket. He has also smashed a double hundred in an ODI game against the West Indies. He played a crucial role at the top of the order for India in the ICC World Cup 2011 and helped India win the coveted title for the second time after 1983. After announcing his retirement from international cricket, Viru has been in full flow on Twitter with his witty tweets and replies. He has gathered more than 38 million followers across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Facebook: 14 million
Instagram: 4.7 million
Twitter: 19.6 million
5. Rohit Sharma:
Rohit Sharma, fondly known as Hitman is the only cricketer in this planet to score three double hundreds. He also holds the record for the highest individual score in ODIs. He made a magnificent 264 against Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens in 2014. Recently, he played a pivotal role in India reaching the semifinals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 where he smashed five centuries. In the Indian Premier League, he had led the Mumbai Indians to three titles. He is quite popular on social media and uploads pictures and videos with his cute little kid Samaira.
Facebook: 11 million
Instagram: 10.3 million
Twitter: 14.5 million
