The top five Indian cricketers with the most Instagram followers showcase their immense popularity: connecting fans through engaging content.
5. Hardik Pandya
Recently, Hardik Pandya secured his first IPL title as captain, leading the newly formed Gujarat Titans to victory in their debut season. Since then, his stature has significantly risen, culminating in his appointment as captain of the Indian team for the Ireland series. An active presence on social media, he frequently shares photos of his wife and son, Agastya. Hardik has also crossed the 20 million follower mark on Instagram and currently boasts 25.9 million followers.
4. Rohit Sharma
The current all-format captain of India, Rohit Sharma, has 28.5 million followers on Instagram and frequently promotes brands through his social media platforms. He is also an advocate for social causes, notably the “Rohit4Rhinos” campaign launched in 2015 in collaboration with WWF India and Animal Planet. Through this initiative, Rohit has raised awareness about rhinos, particularly the one-horned variety.
3. Sachin Tendulkar
The God of Cricket, Sachin Tendulkar, boasts a massive fan following on his social media accounts. The Master Blaster is quite active online, frequently sharing nostalgic moments from his playing days as well as glimpses into his personal and family life. He currently has 40.3 million followers on Instagram.
2. MS Dhoni
Following Virat Kohli, the next name on the list is MS Dhoni. The wicket-keeper batsman has been largely inactive on social media lately, rarely posting on his Instagram account, yet he boasts an impressive fan base of 42.2 million followers. Reports from 2020 revealed that Dhoni’s retirement video, shared on August 15, 2020, became the most-watched video on Instagram.
1. Virat Kohli
There’s no question that Virat Kohli’s name will emerge as the most followed Indian cricketer on social media. With an immense fan base, he recently celebrated reaching the milestone of 250 million followers on Instagram. Kohli is highly active on social media, particularly Instagram, where he frequently promotes various products, primarily from Puma. As of now, he boasts 250 million followers on the platform.