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Cricket stars capture fans globally . Rankings are based on ICC standings, social media measurements, on-field records, and underwriting esteem.
1.Virat Kohli ( India) – is the most-followed cricketer worldwide with 271 M Instagram followers and has been ranked 5th in ICC ODI batting with 736 points. A brand ambassador for Puma and Audi (sports.ndtv.com, en.wikipedia.org).
2.Babar Azam (: Pakistan) –is ICC's #2 ODI batsman (766 points) with 6 M Instagram followers, and is celebrated for elegant technique and leadership of Pakistan's white-ball sides (instagram.com, mykhel.com).
3.Steve Smith (: Australia) – ICC Test batting #5 (823 points), two-time World Test Championship winner and admired for his unconventional style (relianceiccrankings.com, en.wikipedia.org).
4.Kane Williamson(New Zealand) – ICC Test batting #3 (867 points), is renowned for calm leadership and technical mastery under pressure (timesofindia.indiatimes.com, en.wikipedia.org).
5.Joe Root ( England) – ICC Test batting #1 (895 points), is a prolific run-scorer and an ambassador for traditional Test cricket's global appeal (indiatimes.com, en.wikipedia.org).
6.Rashid Khan ( Afghanistan) – ICC ODI bowling #5 (640 points), spearheads Afghanistan's attack and commands a large global following for his wrist-spin artistry (en.wikipedia.org).
7.Shakib Al Hasan ( Bangladesh) – ICC Test all-rounder #5 (263 points),is a leading Bangladesh's cricket renaissance and active in philanthropy (en.wikipedia.org).
8.Ben Stokes ( England) – ICC Test all-rounder #9 (235 points), World Cup 2019 hero and is an influential figure off the field as commentator and captain (en.wikipedia.org).
9.Pat Cummins ( Australia) – ICC Test bowling #3 (824 points) and first Australian Test captain since 2011, known for pace and leadership (en.wikipedia.org).
10.Rohit Sharma ( India) – ICC ODI batting #3 (756 points) with ~30 M Instagram followers, holds record for most T20I centuries and has a strong endorsement profile (mykhel.com).
11.Suryakumar Yadav ( India) – ICC T20 batting #5 (739 points),excels in innovative stroke-play and is a T20 franchise icon (mykhel.com).
12.Mohammad Rizwan ( Pakistan) – ICC Test batting #14 (671 points),is a masterful wicket-keeper batsman and rising star with 1.5 M Instagram followers (mykhel.com).
13.Glenn Maxwell ( Australia) – ICC ODI all-rounder #8 (222 points), is an explosive power-hitter and popular figure in global T20 leagues (en.wikipedia.org).
14.Chris Gayle ( West Indies) – "Universe Boss" with 6 M Instagram followers, is a T20 pioneer and cultural icon in cricket's biggest leagues (instagram.com).
15.David Warner ( Australia) – an Aggressive opener with 10.8 M Instagram followers and a key IPL icon, maintains strong fan engagement across formats (qoruz.com).
Popularity depends on several factors which are:
ICC rankings : Performance-based on points in Test, T20 categories from ICC standings and ODIs.
Social media fantasy :Followers and engagement across Instagram, and YouTube.
Brand value : Endorsement deals, Brand Finance valuations and net worth.
On-field achievements : Records and awards.
Who is the most popular cricketer of all time?
Sachin Tendulkar is the most popular cricketer ever, and is described as "no doubtedly the biggest cricket icon the game has ever known" (espncricinfo.com).
Who has the most fans in cricket?
Virat Kohli is leading with ~387 M followers across major platforms, making him cricket's fan-favorite in 2025 (sports.ndtv.com).
What is Virat Kohli's ICC ranking?
Virat Kohli is on no. 5 in ICC ODI batting with 736 points. (8 Aril,2025 latest data) (sports.ndtv.com)
who are the three richest cricketers in the world?
Virat kohli after Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni are the world's richest cricketers.
Who is the third richest cricketer in the world?
Virat Kohli is the third richest with a net worth of $92 M, behind Sachin Tendulkar ($170 M) and MS Dhoni ($125 M)
