IPL 2022 Captains: Most popular captains on social media – Indian Premier League (IPL) captains are not only popular on the field, but they are also most loved off the field by their loyal fans and followers. While CSK captain MS Dhoni is still the darling of the nation due to being super cool, MI skipper Rohit Sharma is not far behind because of effortless stroke play. Follow IPL 2022 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
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IPL 2022 Captains: Who is the most popular captain on social media after MS Dhoni & Rohit Sharma? Check top 10 rankings feat. SRH, DC, KKR, RCB, GT, LSG, PBKS, RR, MI & CSK
IPL 2022 Captains: Apart from Dhoni and Sharma, even KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant are quite popular captains on social media due to their fearless attitudes.
Here at InsideSport, we take a look at the 10 most popular IPL captains on social media
1. MS Dhoni- CSK
CSK skipper MS Dhoni is ranked first as he has a colossal 38.2M followers on Instagram and 8.4M followers on Twitter. The legendary cricketer is not even so active on social media, yet commands love and respect from the fans due to being humble and cool. The 40-year-old also often takes to Instagram to post something important.
His international retirement post on Instagram 2020 broke the internet and was his most popular post.
- Rohit Sharma – MI
MI skipper Rohit Sharma comes second on the list. He has 23.6M followers on Instagram and 20.4M on Twitter. The right-hand batter is very active on social media and keeps his fans posted with updates about team India and his family. The MI skipper’s witty one-liners, sarcastic answers, and his cool videos with team India teammates and daughter Samiara are quite a hit among his loyal fans.
IPL 2022 Captains: Who is the most popular captain on social media after MS Dhoni & Rohit Sharma? Check top 10 rankings feat. SRH, DC, KKR, RCB, GT, LSG, PBKS, RR, MI & CSK
- Hardik Pandya –GT
GT captain Hardik Pandya is also quite a hit among the masses due to his huge following on social media. The all-rounder has 21.1M followers on Instagram and 7.6M on Twitter. The GT skipper is quite fun-loving is has quite a chilled attitude. He is also the best finisher for team India after Dhoni and fans have huge expectations from him. Pandya is quite active on social media due to his fun videos with his son Agastya and wife Natasa.
- KL Rahul – LSG
LSG skipper KL Rahul has massive 12.3M followers on Instagram and 6.8M fans on Twitter. The 30-year-old is very active on social media and most often than not interacts with fans by having fun Q & A sessions. Rahul also is among the top batters of the Indian team due to his elegant stroke play. He also looks smashing and girls love his cool attitude.
- Rishabh Pant – DC
DC captain and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is considered a generation next superstar. Naturally, the southpaw has a solid following of 6.3M followers on Instagram and 3.3M followers on Twitter. The youngster has gained fans due to his fearless stroke play, composed captaincy, and witty one-line answers to experts and journalists. The DC skipper is also very active on social media and uploads fun posts and videos of his DC and India teammates.
- Shreyas Iyer – KKR
KKR’s cool and dashing skipper Shreyas Iyer comes next on this list. He has hit 6M followers on Instagram and has 1.8M followers on the micro-blogging site. Iyer has gone to become one of the bankable players for India in the middle order. He is also KKR’s most dependable batter. The 26-year-old keeps his fans posted with gym videos and his super cool pictures. Iyer also is a good dancer and sometimes uploads dance videos too.
IPL 2022 Captains: Who is the most popular captain on social media after MS Dhoni & Rohit Sharma? Check top 10 rankings feat. SRH, DC, KKR, RCB, GT, LSG, PBKS, RR, MI & CSK
- Faf du Plessis – RCB
RCB skipper Faf du Plessis is quite a hit among fans due to his commitment and smashing looks. The veteran has 2.7M followers on Insta and 1.9M on Twitter. The former South Africa captain has gained more followers due to being RCB skipper. Du Plessis is not so active on social media, but fans of his look forward to his posts about cricket and family.
- Sanju Samson – RR
RR skipper Sanju Samson has 2.2M followers on Insta and 657.8K on Twitter. The right-hand batter has started to gain more followers due to his consistent showing for RR. Samson has also made his team India debut and is considered one of the future stars. He is not so active on social media and likes to keep a low profile.
- Mayank Agarwal – PBKS
Mayank Agarwal has 1.5 M followers on Insta and 1.1M on Twitter. The PBKS skipper is one of the most hardworking and committed cricketers. He is also his always happy for his teammates’ success and always motivates them to give their best. Agarwal’s social media posts also are related to team India about family. After becoming PBKS skipper, fans are also admiring his positive attitude.
10 Kane Williamson – SRH
SRH skipper Kane Williamson is not so active on social media and it reflects in his fan following. He has just 1.9M followers on Instagram. He likes to maintain a low stance and always lets his cricket do the talking. The right-hand batter has gained followers due to his Ice cool attitude and smart captaincy for New Zealand and SRH.
MS Dhoni – 38.2M Instagram – 8.4M Twitter
Rohit Sharma – 23.6M Instagram – 20.4M Twitter
Hardik Pandya – 21.1M Instagram – 7.6M Twitter
KL Rahul – 12.M Instagram – 6.8M Twitter
Rishabh Pant 6.3M Instagram – 3.3M Twitter
Shreyas Iyer – 6M Instagram – 1.8M Twitter
Faf du Plessis – 2.7M Instagram – 1.9M Twitter
Sanju Samson – 2.2M Instagram – 657.8K Twitter
Mayank Agarwal – 1.5M Instagram – 1.1 Twitter
Kane Williamson – 1.9M Instsgram
IPL 2022 Captains: Who is the most popular captain on social media after MS Dhoni & Rohit Sharma? Check top 10 rankings feat. SRH, DC, KKR, RCB, GT, LSG, PBKS, RR, MI & CSK
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