Okay. Let’s be real — cricket isn’t strictly sixes and wickets anymore, it’s reels, retweets, memes, and the very ridiculous Insta captions. IPL 2025 is taking social media by storm and some players are just more smashing it off the field than on it. If you are the type of person who has Twitter open during matches or who waits for the behind-the-scenes stories on Instagram, this list is just for you.
1. Virat Kohli – The King Still Reigns
Come on, is anyone surprised? Virat is basically Cristiano Ronaldo of cricket in fan engagement. Every time can create commotion on the Internet. It can just be a gym selfie, a cute moment with Anushka, or just another basic intense reaction. Fans drink it all up. You trust what he says, you feel like you’re going to run a marathon just with his intense expressions. Virat is not a cricketer; he is a whole vibe.
2. MS Dhoni – Thala Forever
Dhoni does not post much but when he does, Boom! Thousands of comments in minutes. It’s his mystery, calmness, the legendary aura. He’s a man people believe in like family. When he posts about anything – bike, dog, you know it’s authentic. People connect with his silence more than anyone else’s words. It’s mad!
3. Rinku Singh – The People’s Champ
This dude is a breath of fresh air. Since cricket craziness in IPL 2023, Basketball fans have been on his journey! Rinku’s posts feel like your childhood buddy, who actually made it! His posts about struggles, humble backgrounds, and some desi humour make for relatable content. It’s not just cricket, it’s about connection!
4. Shubman Gill – Gen Z Rockstar
Gill is basically your cool cousin you never had. Amazing photos, brand collaborations, and romantic speculation (yeah, we see those comments it’s an entire package). His Insta is aesthetics, and fans appreciate the clarity and straightforwardness of his messaging. Also, he has an aura of authenticity which makes you root him no matter what!
5. Hardik Pandya – Mr. Entertainment
Hardik’s page? Pure entertainment. He’s got fashion, family, fun – and a bit of drama. He brings the Bollywood flair and cricket grit together. He can also be unapologetically candid sometimes which is a lovely breath of fresh air. You laugh, you scroll, you identify.
Let’s Get Real
Social media is an emotional space, not just a numerical one. We follow cricketers for more than just their performances. We want to follow them for their person! Watching Dhoni smile for a moment, suddenly makes your day feel better. Listening to Rinku speak about struggles in a moment has you identifying, almost feel like a bro moment.
Let me share a story, I remember I missed an important call with a high value client (please don’t judge me), all because I kept getting sucked into the contents of Instagram Live – where Kohli is casually chatting to fans, and the comments were paying for a wild ride in real-time. Video content in a narrative is so captivating – you are not just watching it, but you are doing it with them.
So… who do you think is going to take over social media next season? It could be someone new with a funny reel, or a tweet that goes viral.
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