Top Indian cricket players ranked by Instagram popularity

Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms, especially among the Gen Z. Many top cricketers are quite active on the platform and have plenty of followers, whom they keep engaged with special moments from their personal and professional lives. Cricketers also use the platform to build their brands through posts, stories, and live videos, while they also collaborate with brands for endorsements and promotional campaigns, leveraging their large following.

Let’s rank Instagram stardom of cricketers of the Indian team:

5. KL Rahul – 22.6 million

KL Rahul is one of the most followed Indian cricketers on social media with 22.6 million followers on Instagra,. The Karnataka cricketer has been playing international cricket since 2014. He has amassed 3000-plus runs in Tests and ODIs and 2000-plus runs in T20Is. The 33-year-old played a major role in India’s triumph in the 2025 Champions Trophy. He is also considered one of the most selfless cricketers, having batted in different positions and also kept wickets to help the team combination.