####The Cricket player known as "King Kohli," whose real name is Virat Kohli, was born on November 5, 1988. ##@viratkohli #king kohli #cricket lovers
Kohli has a massive global fan base, with numbers estimated at over 310 million social media followers, making him one of the most followed athletes in the world. While social media numbers are a key indicator, his fanbase also includes millions who follow him through traditional and non-digital means across numerous countries, including a very strong following in India.
Social media reach: Kohli's total social media following is estimated to be over 310 million across platforms like X, Facebook, and Instagram. His Instagram account alone has over 273 million followers as of July 2025, making him one of the top three most followed athletes globally on the platform.
Global presence: His fans are not limited to India, though the country has the largest concentration. He is a global sports icon, with his popularity extending to countries like Australia and even Pakistan.
Proof of global popularity: His large following is evident in stadium attendance, where his presence has been shown to fill stadiums, and in the global search rankings, where he has been the "most searched" person in Asia, surpassing other global celebrities.
Dedicated fan clubs: Numerous fan clubs #Virat kohli fan club dedicated to Virat Kohli exist online, with some having millions of followers themselves, such as the Virat Kohli Fan Club on X (@TeamVirat) which has over 1.3 million followers.
You can watch this video to see how the craze of Virat Kohli is being seen in different countries:
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YouTube · 2 नव॰ 2022
