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Whether they perform well or poorly, players in the Indian Premier League are typically among the most closely watched. On social media, fan bases and others keep tabs on the athletes both on and off the field.
As everyone is aware, Virat Kohli is the most popular cricket player in the world, with over 387 million followers on various platforms. He ranks third among players in all sports, behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Popular Players of IPL 2025:
1. Virat Kohli:
Instagram:270 million
Twitter (X):51 million
Facebook:66.2 million
In the IPL 2025 season, the previous captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is still the most followed cricket player.
2. Rohit Sharma:
Instagram:42.9 million
Twitter (X):24 million
Facebook:20 million
Rohit Sharma, a legend for the Mumbai Indians, has the second-largest social media following.
3. MS Dhoni:
Instagram:49.2 million
Twitter (X):27 million
Facebook:8.5 million
MS Dhoni, the renowned five-time IPL champion and star of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), takes third place.
4. Hardik Pandya:
Instagram:39.3 million
Twitter (X):10.6 million
Facebook:13 million
This season, Hardik Pandya, who plays for the Mumbai Indians, is the fourth most-followed cricket player.
5. KL Rahul:
Instagram:22 million
Twitter (X):9 million
Facebook:11 million
KL Rahul, the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants, is ranked fifth and has a strong social presence.
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