It is rightly said that sportsmen are not just limited to the field, but rather they explore many more spaces. And one such space is social media. Hundreds of cricketers have achieved milestones on social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Their fans are limited not just to the field, but on these platforms as well. Below are mentioned 10 such cricketers that are most actively seen on social media.
1. Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya is the new age cricketer who not only plays furiously on the field but is also active on social media, mostly on Instagram. He has a massive fan base of 19.8 million followers on Instagram. He posts reels twice a week and gathers attention on social media with his eye-locking images and witty reels.
2. Virat Kohli
He has a massive fan base of 171 million followers on Instagram, which makes him the most followed cricketer around the globe. His charm and exclusive gameplay made him to the top of the list. His wife, Anushka Sharma too has a huge following of around 55 million. Their wedding created a sweet buzz within the media. Kohli posts several reels in a week.
3. Rashid Khan
Whether it’s on-field, or on social media, Afghani bowler Rashid khan too, never fails to gather attention. With a following of 2.8 million, he's the only Afghani cricketer to enter the list. He posts reels and selfies once in 2 weeks. His fans wait for his arrival, both on the field and on social media.
4. KL Rahul
KL Rahul made his way to the list in a short span, with a following of around 11 million. The cricketer impresses the audience with his crisp batting style and charming personality. He gathered much attention after attending a talk show named "Koffee with Karan". His social media is flooded with reels and pictures of him performing on the field. Nonetheless, his friendship with Hardik Pandya also treats the audience well.
5. AB De Villiers
The well-known all-rounder of South Africa who nails every boundary is also well-known on social media and has around 16 million followers on Instagram. AB de Villiers has not only created a buzz in South Africa but has also been a favourite to thousands of Indians. He is witty with his social media content. He is also an active Twitter user with around 8.5 million followers.
6. David Warner
The Australian batsman has it all, a great batsman and also a great social media influencer. With a following of around 7million on Instagram, the cricketer posts reel thrice a week. The major of content on his media platform includes dubbing Bollywood films, which is another reason for him being loved by thousands of Indians.
7. Shikhar Dhawan
With a follower count of around 9.6 million. The reels this cricketer posts on Instagram will leave you rolling on the floor laughing. Most of the content he posts is in Punjabi. The cricketer is not only good on the cricket field but also so on social media platforms. He loves using Instagram in his lousy period.
8. Shreyas Iyer
The new emerging player of the Indian cricket team has an approximate following of around 5.4 million on Instagram. He posts content of all genres, be it dancing, playing, or singing. His unique content makes him exclusive and exquisite in the social media market and hence he enters this list without any ambiguity.
9. Chris Gayle
The famous West Indies player is loved, not only by his nation but also by millions of Indians. He is an amazing and witty batsman. He is interested in rapping and is seen in collaboration with many Indian rappers. He has a following of around 4.1 million on Instagram. The great batsman and bowler love to spend his lousy period on social media.
10. Rohit Sharma
With a following of around 21 million on Instagram. Rohit Sharma deserves a spot on this list too. Rohit Sharma is not only an amazing cricketer but also a great influencer. He posts unique content which is loved by millions of his followers.
