In India, cricketers are worshipped even if they are not consistently part of the Indian team. Some players build massive fan followings during their time playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). By
the time they reach the international level, a huge number of fans are praying for their success.
Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X help fans stay connected to their favourite cricketers. In this article, let's take a look at the most followed cricketers on Instagram.
Most Popular Men's Cricketers on Instagram in 2025
5. Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya is one of the most colourful personalities in world cricket. When he plays, he has his heart on his sleeve, but outside the field, he likes to live his life to the fullest.
During 2025, Hardik put in some fantastic performances in white-ball formats for India. He was also a part of the Indian team which won the Champions Trophy final in March 2025. The Baroda all-rounder has 44.8 million followers on Instagram.
4. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma had an eventful 2025, where he led India to the Champions Trophy title before retiring from Test cricket and being replaced by Shubman Gill as the ODI captain. The Mumbai batter, however, has not stopped firing on all cylinders with the bat.
He finished 2025 as India's second-highest run-getter in ODIs after Virat Kohli. The former India skipper has 45.6 million Instagram followers.
3. MS Dhoni
It has been five years since MS Dhoni retired from international cricket. He has been playing only in the IPL since then. Still, the legendary wicketkeeper's stardom and craze haven't taken a hit. Fans flock to the stadiums wearing the Chennai Super Kings' colours to show their admiration for the ex-India captain.
The fans want to see Dhoni come back to the IPL year after year. That is one of the major reasons why the 44-year-old is gearing up to play the 19th edition of the tournament, which starts right after the T20 World Cup. As many as 49.7 million Instagram followers wait patiently for a post from the iconic cricketer. His last Instagram post came on July 14, 2024.
2. Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar is referred to as the 'God of Cricket'. The 52-year-old retired from international cricket in 2013. He is currently an icon and mentor to the Mumbai Indians' team in the IPL.
Tendulkar promotes sports, fitness, and social causes, working as a UNICEF ambassador, launching his own brand (Ten X You), and spearheading the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation for underprivileged children. He is followed by 51.5 million people on Instagram.
1. Virat Kohli
Like Rohit, Kohli also had an eventful 2025. He was one of the best performers for India during their triumphant Champions Trophy campaign. The Delhi batter retired from Tests but continues to be an integral part of the ODI setup. Kohli won his first IPL trophy after waiting 18 seasons alongside millions of Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans. He recently won the Player of the Series award against South Africa in the ODI encounters in India.
Kohli is miles ahead of the others on this list in terms of Instagram followers. He has a whopping 274 million followers on the popular social media platform.
