List of 10 Most Popular Cricketers in the World

Want to know who is the most popular cricketer in the world? 

Here, we have created a top 10 list consisting of the most popular cricketers in the world. Make sure to read it till the end to know where your favorite ranks are and also to discover some hidden gems from the cricket ground. 

The cricketers we have discussed below are not just at the top of their game; they are the ones who hold the most influence over the audience and fans. Telling them kings of cricket would be the right thing to say. 

Now, let’s begin!

List of Top 10 Most Popular Cricketers in the World – Latest Update

This list of the top 10 most popular cricketers in the world was curated after a lot of research. We’ve considered many factors, like their contribution to the team, their records, and their popularity among fans. 

Top 10 Best Cricketers in the World List:

Rank	Player	Country
10	Kumar Sangakkara	Sri Lanka
9	Ricky Ponting	Australia
8	Quinton de Kock	South Africa
7	Ken Williamson	New Zealand
6	David Warner	Australia
5	Chris Gayle	West Indies
4	AB de Villiers	South Africa
3	Sachin Tendulkar	India
2	MS Dhoni	India
1	Virat Kohli	India

10. Kumar Sangakkara

Kumar Sangakkara, a recently retired Sri Lankan cricketer and captain, was widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. The left-handed batsman and the best wicketkeeper represented his country in over 550 international matches. Kumar Sangakkara is the second-highest run-scorer in all formats in international cricket, with over 28,000 runs. 

His ability to adapt to the situation in a game made him one of the most consistent and reliable batsmen for his country. Fans also love his humble and sportsman-like attitude on and off the field. All these reasons make him one of the most popular cricketers on the planet. 

Now, let’s take a look at the stats that back him up. 

	M	Inn	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	200	50
Test	134	233	12400	319	57.14	54.19	38	11	52
ODI	404	380	14234	169	41.99	78.86	25	0	93
T20I	56	53	1382	78	31.41	119.55	0	0	8
IPL	71	68	1687	94	25.95	121.19	0	0	10

Social Media Numbers:

X (Formerly Twitter) Followers: 1.6M

Instagram Followers: 367K+

9. Ricky Ponting

The former Australian Captain, Ricky Ponting, is widely regarded as one of the greatest to ever play cricket. He is from the same batch as Sachin Tendulkar and represented Australia in over 500 matches. Ricky Ponting is one of the best captains in the world of cricket.  

Under his leadership, team Australia won two ODI World Cups, a huge achievement. He is also third on the list of the most runs scored in international cricket after Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara. 

Now, let’s look at the stats that back him up. 

	M	Inn	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	200	50
Test	168	287	13378	257	51.85	58.72	41	6	62
ODI	375	365	13704	164	42.04	80.39	30	0	82
T20I	17	16	401	98	28.64	132.78	0	0	2
IPL	10	9	91	28	10.11	71.09	0	0	0

Social Media Numbers:

X (Formerly Twitter) Followers: 288K+

Instagram Followers: 544K+

8. Quinton de Kock

Every once in a while, there comes a talent that captures fans’ attention. Quinton de Kock is one such talent from South Africa who has accomplished many feats at such a young age. Apart from explosive batting, he has led the South African team for quite some time, but his stint as captain wasn’t very successful. 

However, he is quite popular among the cricket-loving audience for his baby face. It’s not the only trait Quinton has, but it most certainly is the most defining one. In the current generation of players among Virat, Warner, and Kane, Quinton is also loved by millions of fans worldwide. 

Now, let’s take a look at the stats that back him up. 

	M	Inn	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	200	50
Test	54	91	3300	141	38.82	70.94	6	0	22
ODI	155	155	6770	178	45.74	96.65	21	0	30
T20I	80	79	2277	100	32.53	137.33	1	0	14
IPL	96	96	2907	140	32.3	134.21	2	0	20

Social Media Numbers:

X (Formerly Twitter) Followers: 221K+

Instagram Followers: 679K+

7. Kane Williamson

This amazing professional cricket player from New Zealand is known for his patient style of play. The New Zealand captain is a humble guy on and off the field, and has an attitude that is loved by millions of fans. Just like his play style, he charms people with his humble and witty remarks. This has earned him the tag of the world-famous cricketer. 

He has won many awards from the ICC and the New Zealand Cricket Board. 

Now, let’s take a look at the stats that back him up. 

	M	Inn	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	200	50
Test	94	164	8124	251	54.89	51.47	28	6	33
ODI	165	157	6811	148	48.3	81.39	13	0	45
T20I	87	85	2464	95	33.3	122.89	0	0	17
IPL	77	75	2101	89	36.22	126.03	0	0	18

Social Media Numbers:

X (Formerly Twitter) Followers: Not on the Platform

Instagram Followers: 2.8M

6. David Warner

The Australian batting powerhouse, David Warner, enjoys a lot of fanfare, especially on social media, his teammates call him ‘Hum-Bull‘ (humble),”. The world famous cricketer is one of the wittiest personalities on a cricket field and always enjoys and engages with the crowd in the stadium as well. Precisely why David Warner is considered one of the most famous cricketers in the world. 

On the professional front, David Warner is a beast and known for taking bowling apart. He is an explosive opening batsman who entertains his fans with his amazing style of play. He has been part of several World Cup winning sides for Australia. 

Now, let’s take a look at the stats that back him up. 

	M	Inn	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	200	50
Test	109	199	8487	335	44.43	70.38	25	3	36
ODI	161	159	6932	179	45.01	97.26	22	0	33
T20I	99	99	2894	100	32.89	141.31	1	0	24
IPL	176	176	6397	126	41.54	139.92	4	0	61

Social Media Numbers:

X (Formerly Twitter) Followers: 2.7M

Instagram Followers: 10.6M

5. Chris Gayle

Christopher Henry Gayle, aka Chris Gayle, a Jamaican cricketer known for his destructive game, is a left-handed beast on the field. Whenever he is on the field, you are going to get entertained. He is a true entertainer on and off the field, which is why millions of fans worldwide love him. 

Chris Gayle was an all-format player for the West Indies, but T20 was his forte. He excelled in this format more than anything. Gayle redefined power hitting in the T20 format, which contributed to the popularity of leagues like the Indian Premier League and the Big Bash League. He was also considered the most dangerous batsman in the IPL. And this T20 extravaganza led to him being the most popular cricketer in the world. 

Now, let’s take a look at the stats that back him up. 

	M	Inn	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	200	50
Test	103	182	7215	333	42.19	60.28	15	3	37
ODI	301	294	10480	215	37.7	87.2	25	1	54
T20I	79	75	1899	117	27.93	137.51	2	0	14
IPL	142	141	4965	175	39.72	148.96	6	0	31

Social Media Numbers:

X (Formerly Twitter) Followers: 4.9M

Instagram Followers: 5.2M

4. AB de Villiers 

When it comes to the most famous cricketer in the world, how can we forget AB de Villiers, fondly known as Mr. 360, is a former South African professional player and captain who left an indelible mark. With his aggressive and unorthodox style of play, he is considered one of the most popular cricketers in the world. Debuting in 2004, AB de Villiers gained popularity for the kind of shots he used to play. 

Irrespective of nationality, he is the most loved cricketer in the world. Everyone loves AB de Villiers because of his ability to generate shots where there aren’t many options. Thanks to his ability, he is the record holder for the fastest century in ODI cricket history. And the name ‘Mr. 360’ comes from his ability to play shots all around the ground.

Now, let’s take a look at the stats that back him up. 

	M	Inn	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	200	50
Test	114	191	8765	278	50.66	54.52	22	2	46
ODI	228	218	9577	176	53.5	101.1	25	0	53
T20I	78	75	1672	79	26.12	135.17	0	0	10
IPL	184	170	5162	133	39.71	151.69	3	0	40

Social Media Numbers:

X (Formerly Twitter) Followers: 9.7M

Instagram Followers: 23.7M

3. Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar, commonly known as the little master or master blaster, is a former Indian batting mainstay with a stellar record on the field. He is considered the God of Cricket because he rewrote record books with his performances on the field, which made him the most famous cricketer in the world. 

He is the leading run-scorer in international cricket and ODI cricket, and we don’t think anyone will be reaching this milestone anytime soon. Apart from his heroics on the field, Sachin is a true champion and a gentleman off the field. That is why fans all around the globe revere him as the god of cricket, especially in India, Sachin’s home country. His popularity is unmatched, even after he retires from cricket a decade ago. 

Now, let’s take a look at the stats that back him up. 

	M	Inn	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	200	50
Test	200	329	15921	248	53.79	54.08	51	6	68
ODI	463	452	18426	200	44.83	86.24	49	1	96
T20I	1	1	10	10	10.0	83.33	0	0	0
IPL	78	78	2334	100	33.83	119.82	1	0	13

Social Media Numbers:

X (Formerly Twitter) Followers: 39.5M

Instagram Followers: 45.3M

2. MS Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is also the most famous cricketer in the world, was one of the most successful captains in India. During his playing days, he was known as the master tactician for his captaincy antics on the field and was always spot-on with field changes, or DRS. 

He led the Indian team to the number-one position in Test cricket for the first time in history. India achieved new heights under his captaincy, winning ICC T20 World Cup in 2007 and the 2011 ICC ODI World Cup. 

And the helicopter shot by MS Dhoni is world famous for saving his team on numerous occasions. Fans used to go crazy when MS Dhoni came to the middle, and usually he used to entertain them with his crazy stroke play. 

Now, let’s take a look at the stats that back him up. 

	M	Inn	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	200	50
Test	90	144	4876	224	38.09	59.12	6	1	33
ODI	350	297	10773	183	50.58	87.56	10	0	73
T20I	98	85	1617	56	37.6	126.13	0	0	2
IPL	250	218	5082	84	38.79	135.92	0	0	24

Social Media Numbers:

X (Formerly Twitter) Followers: 8.6M

Instagram Followers: 46.6M

1. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, a professional Indian cricketer, is the most famous cricketer in the world. He is affectionately called the GOAT of cricket in the cricketing circles and among fans. 

Ever since making his debut in 2008, Virat Kohli has achieved new heights in his career. To reach where he is today, Virat Kohli broke and created numerous world records. His work ethic, strong, aggressive play style, and the will to succeed at the highest levels make him the most popular cricketer in the world.

Fans worship him in everything he does, even off the field. They try to emulate how he carries himself on and off the field. To gauge his popularity, we just have to look at his social media numbers. Virat Kohli is the third most followed sportsperson in the world, not just in cricket but in any sport. 

Now, let’s take a look at the stats that back him up. 

	M	Inn	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100	200	50
Test	111	187	8676	254	49.3	55.23	29	7	29
ODI	292	280	13848	183	58.68	93.59	50	0	72
T20I	115	107	4008	122	52.74	137.97	1	0	37
IPL	237	229	7263	113	37.25	130.02	7	0	50

Just look at the international centuries of Virat Kohli, miles ahead of his peers in the modern era. This tells you the story of why fans revere Virat Kohli as a god-like figure. 

Social Media Numbers:

X (Formerly Twitter) Followers: 59.4M

Instagram Followers: 264M

Concluding Remarks

So, that was our list of the top 10 best cricketer in the world. I hope you are not disappointed with it. We’ve compiled this list with a lot of research and deliberation. If you have any questions regarding our list, feel free to share them in the comments or engage in thoughtful discussions. 

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