The Indian Premier League (IPL) is touted as one of the best leagues in the world.
It has also given birth to some of the biggest cricket stars who have a massive fan following on social media.
Here are the top five players of IPL with maximum fan following on social media. Let’s explore the list in detail:
1. Virat Kohli: The former Indian captain and Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper, Virat Kohli, is the most popular cricketer in the world with a massive fan following of over 200 million across all social media platforms.
Kohli has been a part of the IPL since its inception and has been one of the most consistent performers in the tournament.
Dil toh baccha hai Ji 😃 pic.twitter.com/xGO3xscohq
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 16, 2023
2. MS Dhoni: Former Indian captain and Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni is one of the most successful cricketers in IPL history. He has a massive fan following of over 100 million across all social media platforms.
Dhoni is known for his calm and composed approach to captaincy and his ability to finish
games under pressure.
Wishing The Glorious 17 Squadron(Golden Arrows) all the very best and for all of us hope the Rafale beats the service record of the Mirage 2000 but Su30MKI remains my fav and the boys get new target to dogfight with and wait for BVR engagement till their upgrade to Super Sukhoi
— Mahendra Singh Dhoni (@msdhoni) September 10, 2020
3. Rohit Sharma: Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma is one of the most successful captains in IPL history, having led his team to five titles. He has a massive fan following of over 60 million across all social media platforms.
A memorable win in front of a special crowd 💙 pic.twitter.com/Oknc2llMFm
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) April 16, 2023
Rohit is known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to read the game well.
4. AB de Villiers: South African superstar AB de Villiers is one of the most popular cricketers in the world. He has a massive fan following of over 30 million across all social media platforms.
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— AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) April 1, 2023
De Villiers is known for his innovative stroke play and his ability to play shots all around the ground.
5. Chris Gayle: West Indian superstar Chris Gayle is one of the most destructive batsmen in IPL history. He has a massive fan following of over 20 million across all social media platforms.
Gayle is known for his explosive batting style and his ability to hit the ball out of the park at will.
Celebrating the Universe Boss @henrygayle what an impact this man has had on T20 cricket! Some of the best moments in @IPL is thanks to this man! @suhailchandhok @robbieuthappa @scottbstyris @Swannyg66 @Eoin16 #IPLonJioCinema #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/H1d42hNLFl
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) April 15, 2023
In conclusion, these five players are not only the most popular cricketers in IPL history but also some of the most popular sportsmen in the world. Their massive fan following on social media is a testament to their success and popularity both on and off the field