We all know how much love the Indians have for the game of cricket. Unfortunately, the country has not witnessed even a single game in the last 4 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But, that doesn't break off the people's love for cricket and the players.
The players are trying to connect with their fans in numerous ways using the digital space. In particular, Instagram has played a major role to bridge this gap between the players and the fans.
We are often seeing players posting or going live on Instagram to keep their followers engaged and also to showcase their lives in this pandemic.
The medium pace bowler is playing all three formats for India and plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL. His Instagram username is @imbhuvi with 2.7 million followers.
The retired off-break bowler has played over 300 international matches with more than 600 wickets under his belt. Commonly known as Bhajji, represented Mumbai Indians in IPL until 2017 and later bought by CSK in 2018. Ofiicial Instagram username is @harbhajan3 having 4.1 million followers.
One of the finest opening batsman produced by India is Virender Sehwag. He is well known for his blistering start irrespective of the format. Represented the World Cup winning team in 2011 and played many crucial knocks for the team in the tournament. Official Instagram username @virendersehwag has 5.4 million followers.
The hero of 2011 World Cup and popularly known as Yuvi has kept his feed busy with a lot of charity works post his retirement from international cricket. Hitting Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over in the inaugural T20 World Cup has changed the dimension of his batting. Official Instagram username is @yuvisofficial with 9.1 million followers.
The left handed batsman has represented India in all three formats of the game and representing Chennai Super Kings from the inaugural season. He is known as Mr. IPL for his consistent performances throughout all the seasons and the first player to cross 5000 runs in IPL. His official Instagram handle @sureshraina3 with over 11.1 million followers.
BONUS: He is one of the players who responds to almost all questions posted by his followers.
The all-rounder represents the country in all three formats and represents Mumbai Indians in IPL has delivered a lot of match winning performances. Official Instagram username is @hardikpandya93 with more than 11.7 million followers.
Rohit Sharma is one of the best openers of current generation is the vice captain of team India and the captain of Mumbai Indians has lead the team to win three IPL trophies. Official Instagram account name is $rohitsharma45, having over 14.2 million followers.
Sachin is one of worlds best batsman of his time. He holds a lot of records in batting including the highest run scorer in all formats of the game. Official Instagram username is @sachintendulkar having over 23.7 million folowers.
Popularly known as MS.Dhoni, the former Indian team captain has a unique record for winning all the major ICC tournaments under his captaincy. MS.Dhoni represents Chennai Super Kings in IPL from the inaugural season and lead the team to win three trophies. Official Instagram username is @mahi7781 with 24.6 million followers.
The current Indian team captain, Virat Kohli, is the most followed Indian cricketer on Instagram, in fact Virat is the most followed Indian on Instagram with over 65.6 million followers. Official Instagram username is @virat.kohli.
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The players are trying to connect with their fans in numerous ways using the digital space. In particular, Instagram has played a major role to bridge this gap between the players and the fans.
We are often seeing players posting or going live on Instagram to keep their followers engaged and also to showcase their lives in this pandemic.
Let's get to know the top 10 most followed Indian cricketer's on Instagram.
10. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The medium pace bowler is playing all three formats for India and plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL. His Instagram username is @imbhuvi with 2.7 million followers.
9. Harbajan Singh
The retired off-break bowler has played over 300 international matches with more than 600 wickets under his belt. Commonly known as Bhajji, represented Mumbai Indians in IPL until 2017 and later bought by CSK in 2018. Ofiicial Instagram username is @harbhajan3 having 4.1 million followers.
8. Virender Sehwag
One of the finest opening batsman produced by India is Virender Sehwag. He is well known for his blistering start irrespective of the format. Represented the World Cup winning team in 2011 and played many crucial knocks for the team in the tournament. Official Instagram username @virendersehwag has 5.4 million followers.
7. Yuvraj Singh
The hero of 2011 World Cup and popularly known as Yuvi has kept his feed busy with a lot of charity works post his retirement from international cricket. Hitting Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over in the inaugural T20 World Cup has changed the dimension of his batting. Official Instagram username is @yuvisofficial with 9.1 million followers.
6. Suresh Raina
The left handed batsman has represented India in all three formats of the game and representing Chennai Super Kings from the inaugural season. He is known as Mr. IPL for his consistent performances throughout all the seasons and the first player to cross 5000 runs in IPL. His official Instagram handle @sureshraina3 with over 11.1 million followers.
BONUS: He is one of the players who responds to almost all questions posted by his followers.
5. Hardik Paandya
The all-rounder represents the country in all three formats and represents Mumbai Indians in IPL has delivered a lot of match winning performances. Official Instagram username is @hardikpandya93 with more than 11.7 million followers.
4. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is one of the best openers of current generation is the vice captain of team India and the captain of Mumbai Indians has lead the team to win three IPL trophies. Official Instagram account name is $rohitsharma45, having over 14.2 million followers.
3. Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin is one of worlds best batsman of his time. He holds a lot of records in batting including the highest run scorer in all formats of the game. Official Instagram username is @sachintendulkar having over 23.7 million folowers.
2. Mahendra Singh Dhoni
Popularly known as MS.Dhoni, the former Indian team captain has a unique record for winning all the major ICC tournaments under his captaincy. MS.Dhoni represents Chennai Super Kings in IPL from the inaugural season and lead the team to win three trophies. Official Instagram username is @mahi7781 with 24.6 million followers.
1. Virat Kohli
The current Indian team captain, Virat Kohli, is the most followed Indian cricketer on Instagram, in fact Virat is the most followed Indian on Instagram with over 65.6 million followers. Official Instagram username is @virat.kohli.
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