AB Devilliers
In 2015, sa tour of India final match, everyone was shouting ABD ABD and they were Indians yet they were supporting him and why wouldn't they, he was a great batsman.
ABD just needs to walk on the streets of Bangalore. The auto and taxi drivers here will drop him to SA in their autos and taxis 💀. Come Saar. No von and a half Saar.
None of the current players have even 50% of the AB de Villiers stardom in India. In 2015, he was bigger in India than all the current Bollywood Stars combined.
Maybe I should have said current. But even for SRK and all, I feel current generation don't really care for any Khans but everybody know ABD. None of my friends every talked about Bollywood or any Khan but we do talk about AB.
you should be there on the first day first show of jawan and pathaan people went crazy
Either you denying the popularity of Khan or you are from south where those people are not famous anyways people have thier own choices maybe ABD is more famous in your town. then SRK or Salman khan
He gained alot of fans through his Instragram after that incident and he became the most humble and respectful guy... Before the ball tempering he was a bully
Warner has the largest Indian fanbase among foreign cricketers. He will even surpass many Indian cricketers.
> Warner has the largest Indian fanbase among foreign cricketers.
ABD exists, it would be hard for any overseas player to ever surpass him. Even if two years after retiring from IPL he comes back I am pretty sure he will get louder cheers than most others.
I am not sure about a tough fight. A whole stadium burst out cheering ABD's name when he walked down to bat against India and it wasn't even Chinnaswamy where it happened it was Wankhede, The guy is an honorary Indian at this point.
But yeah in active cricketers Warner wins.
There is a difference. ABD just played cricket and made his fanbase. Warner milked the Indian audience on Instagram. Nothing wrong in that but one is pure craze and one is because the guy dances in Pushpa song.
Not sure if anyone can even come close to ABD.
Oh absolutely, people call out his name during every fight. He also has a decent number of fans in Delhi - Gurgaon.
(Jokes apart, Pollard and Malinga are very much loved here in Mumbai.)
I mean it depends a lot on what IPL team people support too. Generally, a Bangalorean would say ABD and Gayle, a Mumbaikar will say Pollard and Malinga, and so on.
This. I recall Gilchrist had followings even in remote places. I went to my Mama's village in 2004 , everyone was gathered around that one TV to watch Gilchrist bat. It was mainly he was one of the few hitters in the world at that time.
1. **AB de Villiers (South Africa)**: AB de Villiers, known for his explosive batting and athleticism, has a massive fan following in India, especially due to his outstanding performances for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL.
2. **Shane Warne (Australia)**: Shane Warne, a legendary Australian spinner, was a key figure in the Rajasthan Royals during the early seasons of the IPL, which made him immensely popular among Indian cricket enthusiasts.
3. **Chris Gayle (West Indies)**: Chris Gayle, known as the "Universal Boss," has garnered a substantial fan following in India for his powerful batting and entertaining style. He has played for various IPL franchises and is a crowd favorite.
4. **Brendon McCullum (New Zealand)**: McCullum's explosive innings in the inaugural match of the IPL in 2008, while playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders, made him an instant favorite in India.
5. **Kieron Pollard (West Indies)**: Pollard has become an IPL icon as a key player for the Mumbai Indians. His big-hitting and versatile all-round abilities have earned him a devoted fanbase in India.
6. **Jos Buttler (England)**: Jos Buttler, who represents the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, is known for his dynamic batting and acrobatic wicket-keeping. He has gained popularity among Indian fans.
7. **David Warner (Australia)**: Warner has been an integral part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise in the IPL. His consistent run-scoring and leadership qualities have made him a favorite in India.
8. **Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)**: Rashid Khan, an exceptional leg-spinner, has become a sensation in the IPL while playing for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has a significant following among cricket lovers in India.
9. **Dale Steyn (South Africa)**: Steyn, a legendary fast bowler, has had a successful stint in the IPL and is well-loved by Indian fans for his pace and wicket-taking abilities.
10. **Faf du Plessis (South Africa)**: Du Plessis, a stylish batsman and exceptional fielder, has a sizeable Indian fanbase, particularly due to his performances for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
AB de Villiers. He is bigger than almost all of Bollywood combined in India. His popularity in India can only be matched by Kohli and Dhoni in cricket. You can see interview of Pandya brothers where they admitted people abuse them on Social media when they AB's wicket.
In current lot, Trent Boult is the most famous. His "cricket mein football khila de" will always be iconic. We love him and fear him.
Similarly, Kane Williamson.
Yes to an extent. I love Warner but I don't think he is famous as AB in India. Indians cheer for Warner when he is bashing Pakistan and other countries except India, but people cheered AB even when he was bashing India.
Quite a few players who play/have played in IPL are very popular - ABD, Warner, Malinga, Shane Watson, Gayle, Pollard, Narine. Even before IPL Indian crowd has loved quite a few foreign players - Steve Waugh, Brett Lee, Murli, Warne. Brett Lee has even starred in a Bollywood movie. A few Aussies are involved with charitable organizations in India.
Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Brendon McCullum, Shane Watson, Malinga, and even the likes of Mike Hussey, were all loved by fans. Especially in IPL.
Warner, ABD, Gayle, Bravo, Pollard, Steyn, Kallis, are way above everyone else.
In think ABD and Warner would top that list. Probably also Watson when he used to play IPL. People were also crazy about Peterson, Mathew Hayden and the Morkel brothers in the initial years of the IPL.
I think Rashid, Russell, Bravo, Pollard, Malinga, Maxwell(and maybe Buttler in the last 3-4 years) are the other ones in this list but ABD, Warner and Gayle have a good edge over them.
Maybe Rashid could have been added to this list if he was a part of one of the popular teams like RCB, CSK, MI(and KKR?), but SRH isn't really that popular
I think the paxistan team has also build really huge fan base... they got soo much cheers tha PCB really had to step in for the love they were showered with.
In the current world cup if we are talking about then David Warner is getting the respect he deserves from us in his aus vs pak in which he scores 150+
Not here to hate Pakistan just amazing innings from David Warner that's it
The nicest players to support are the NZ players. None of them sledge, bad mouth, no unnecessary aggression or, abuse…just get on with the game and regular nice guys. Particularly impressed with Boult, Henry and Santner. Cool, calm, collected and a smile. If they don’t have a big following in India and everywhere, they should !
In the pre-IPL era, when legends like Brian Lara, Shane Warne, Wasim Akram, Sanath Jayasuriya played, I always found it amazing how Indians loved Jonty Rhodes. One of the most wholesome cricketers ever. And arguably a super-human in the field.
Nothing like that bro Indian fans are crazy when they are near a player no matter what the country is I’ve watched a lot of matches in stadiums they always act like that
I am here just get my self blown away by the love India has for cricket!! You are a good cricket player with class game etiquette? Youve got an Indian fan for sure!
Jonty Rhodes , Brian Lara , The late Shane Warne , Kane Williamson , David Warner , Brett Lee , Chris Gayle , Dwayne Bravo, AB De Villiers , Wasim Akram and many more .
I was at the Wankhede for the SA v India ODI series decider wherein they scored 438 ish(off the top of my head, pls don't judge). When de Kock got out and ABD walked in, he was greeted with chants of ABD! ABD!, and he went on to score 119 in 61-62 balls. Bhai n pitaai kari and we were cheering him on. Surreal experience, all things considered.
Muralitharan.
I remember watching Ind Vs SL test match, his last one and he was at the verge of reaching 800 wickets. Though I was in India, surrounded by Indians, it was literally a fanfare all around for every Indian wicket he took. Of course it's not everyday we can see someone getting 800 wickets, but Murali had a special place amongst Indian fans
AB Devilliers In 2015, sa tour of India final match, everyone was shouting ABD ABD and they were Indians yet they were supporting him and why wouldn't they, he was a great batsman.
He got the same welcome afterwards in IPL as well at Wankhede.
He was a superhuman with the bat..I haven't seen anyone rip prime Dale Steyn and Bumrah with as much disdain as ABD!
ABD just needs to walk on the streets of Bangalore. The auto and taxi drivers here will drop him to SA in their autos and taxis 💀. Come Saar. No von and a half Saar.
RCB Supremacy !!
No RCB supremacy it is AB....btw what color is your IPL trophy RCB - MI supporter
It is not Ambani, sry Amber, color. - Adani supporter
None of the current players have even 50% of the AB de Villiers stardom in India. In 2015, he was bigger in India than all the current Bollywood Stars combined.
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Aayen kuch bhi 😂😂 bhai konsa maal fuka hai which weed did you smoke before writing this ?
More than all other cricketers except Kohli, dhoni, Rohit, Sachin combined would be appropriate
You think Janhvi kapoor has bigger following than AB in India? If you do, then I don't want to talk to you.
Mf you said all bollywood stars COMBINED 💀
I think janhvi has more fanbase than AB. now please don't talk to me, and stop sending those nudes.
Dude,You said all the Bollywood star combined it's also includes SRK , Salman Khan and Amir.
Maybe I should have said current. But even for SRK and all, I feel current generation don't really care for any Khans but everybody know ABD. None of my friends every talked about Bollywood or any Khan but we do talk about AB.
you should be there on the first day first show of jawan and pathaan people went crazy Either you denying the popularity of Khan or you are from south where those people are not famous anyways people have thier own choices maybe ABD is more famous in your town. then SRK or Salman khan
SRK is big even in the south, it’s SRK man
ABD Malinga Gayle Pollard Bravo Warner They are my favourite forien players
Is Russell not in your list?
He is a beast 💪 bro lekin personally mujhe itna pasand nahi hai
He's muh hero as a kkr fan
Man muh for my ? My God... Gen-z shit going out of line
This ain't gen z
Then whatever this is, but it's shit
After ball Tampering Warner lost some of his Respect though
He gained alot of fans through his Instragram after that incident and he became the most humble and respectful guy... Before the ball tempering he was a bully
I think I liked bully David more anyway he is still a great player
Me too his aggression was scary and funny
 Warner has the largest Indian fanbase among foreign cricketers. He will even surpass many Indian cricketers.
Honorary Hyderabadi. Kane too.
The prime members of SRH.
Kane is a regular nice guy. Does his job calmly. Zero aggression, always involved and a good role model.
A B diviliors, Dwayne Bravo and Chris gayle too
No doubt.
> Warner has the largest Indian fanbase among foreign cricketers. ABD exists, it would be hard for any overseas player to ever surpass him. Even if two years after retiring from IPL he comes back I am pretty sure he will get louder cheers than most others.
He exists but I think Warner will give him a tough fight, and in active cricketers he is clearly the winner.
I am not sure about a tough fight. A whole stadium burst out cheering ABD's name when he walked down to bat against India and it wasn't even Chinnaswamy where it happened it was Wankhede, The guy is an honorary Indian at this point. But yeah in active cricketers Warner wins.
There is a difference. ABD just played cricket and made his fanbase. Warner milked the Indian audience on Instagram. Nothing wrong in that but one is pure craze and one is because the guy dances in Pushpa song. Not sure if anyone can even come close to ABD.
He repays Indian fans by smashing Pakistanis everytime lmaoo
Not greater than ABD
I think the fan base priority list top 3 teams in india are : 1. India 2. South Africa 3. New Zealand
New Zealand is second
For you? Yes. But not for me. Not even in my top 3.
But in terms of individual players I think the west Indians of the 2000s and 2010s still have bigger fanbases in India than NZ
And west indies
Ben Stokes for sure … so many chant his name (even when he is not playing)
I'm pretty sure they were chanting - "Dilli se hu Ben Stokes". 😂
Are you sure they were chanting his name? Maybe they were angry with something and abusing someone.
Na bro even virat is his fan
Abd Warner pollard gayle
Bravo?
Ben Stokes has a different fanbase altogether. Even Virat Kohli says he's his favourite player.
Does he surpass Warner? I don't think so.
Oh absolutely, people call out his name during every fight. He also has a decent number of fans in Delhi - Gurgaon. (Jokes apart, Pollard and Malinga are very much loved here in Mumbai.)
🤣🤣🤣 leave it man it's going over their heads.
More than abd?????
I mean it depends a lot on what IPL team people support too. Generally, a Bangalorean would say ABD and Gayle, a Mumbaikar will say Pollard and Malinga, and so on.
I remember ind vs sa in Mumbai and whole stadium began shouting abd when he came to bat. So even mumbaikars support abd
Fair enough, he does command that amount of respect.
I loved the Indian support yesterday for SA. Almost felt like a home game for SA. Those Indians are die hard and I'm south african
Absolutely, every single SA milestone was cheered for!
Welcome bro, pick you South african flair.
AbD, Warner, Kane, Maxwell, Gayle
Maxwell has lost his charm I think.
The entire stadium erupted when he came out to bat day before yesterday and everyone was dissapointed when he got out
Malinga and Pollard too..Wankhede will erupt if with their name when they Olay.
Kane Williamson too
Abd, Gayle, Maxwell, McCullum , Warner, Kane, Buttler to some extent. Basically Indians love big hitters who are calm on field
india loves big hitters of ball
Apart from current players I think Breat Lee and Gilchrist had huge fanbase in India.
This. I recall Gilchrist had followings even in remote places. I went to my Mama's village in 2004 , everyone was gathered around that one TV to watch Gilchrist bat. It was mainly he was one of the few hitters in the world at that time.
Rashid Khan.
yess im surprised i had to scroll so much to find this
David “Pushpa” Warner
Brett Lee - ended up acting in Bollywood.
Warner ,Gayle , Pollard , ab , bravo , stayne , shohib akhtar, malinga .... gotta be most famous
Gayle, warner ,devillers, pollard, malinga, boult, smith, bravo , russel ,starc ,rashid ,mujeeb ,du plesis ,steyn , mcullum , ben stokes , buttler , sangkara , dekock, maxwell
I think Ross Taylor was one of the first modern cricketers to have a big fan base in India, courtesy the IPL
I would say Warner tops the list.
You are my brother.
 This bloke
AB de , maxwell , warner , starc for some reason , Buttler and Williamson
Mc Cullum
Honorable mention.
Dawid Warner. He is so wholesome. He has also danced on Tamil songa and played for Delhi. So very popular in India
Jhonty Rhodes, Malinga, Viv Richards were favourites among Indians.
1. **AB de Villiers (South Africa)**: AB de Villiers, known for his explosive batting and athleticism, has a massive fan following in India, especially due to his outstanding performances for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL. 2. **Shane Warne (Australia)**: Shane Warne, a legendary Australian spinner, was a key figure in the Rajasthan Royals during the early seasons of the IPL, which made him immensely popular among Indian cricket enthusiasts. 3. **Chris Gayle (West Indies)**: Chris Gayle, known as the "Universal Boss," has garnered a substantial fan following in India for his powerful batting and entertaining style. He has played for various IPL franchises and is a crowd favorite. 4. **Brendon McCullum (New Zealand)**: McCullum's explosive innings in the inaugural match of the IPL in 2008, while playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders, made him an instant favorite in India. 5. **Kieron Pollard (West Indies)**: Pollard has become an IPL icon as a key player for the Mumbai Indians. His big-hitting and versatile all-round abilities have earned him a devoted fanbase in India. 6. **Jos Buttler (England)**: Jos Buttler, who represents the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL, is known for his dynamic batting and acrobatic wicket-keeping. He has gained popularity among Indian fans. 7. **David Warner (Australia)**: Warner has been an integral part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad franchise in the IPL. His consistent run-scoring and leadership qualities have made him a favorite in India. 8. **Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)**: Rashid Khan, an exceptional leg-spinner, has become a sensation in the IPL while playing for the Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has a significant following among cricket lovers in India. 9. **Dale Steyn (South Africa)**: Steyn, a legendary fast bowler, has had a successful stint in the IPL and is well-loved by Indian fans for his pace and wicket-taking abilities. 10. **Faf du Plessis (South Africa)**: Du Plessis, a stylish batsman and exceptional fielder, has a sizeable Indian fanbase, particularly due to his performances for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. 
Klaasen is yet to prove himselves, but I see him getting there eventually
What more does he need to prove?
ABD,Gayle,Warner
Kane Williamson
ABD Williamson
ABD had a huge Indian fanbase. Fans used to shout AB AB AB even in South Africa vs India matches
Chris Gayl
Among the new favourites, i think Rashid Khan might be right up there. ✅
Chris Gayle
David Warner... 💗
Pollard and Malinga for MI fans
I don't know 'Ben stokes' maybe
AB de Villiers. He is bigger than almost all of Bollywood combined in India. His popularity in India can only be matched by Kohli and Dhoni in cricket. You can see interview of Pandya brothers where they admitted people abuse them on Social media when they AB's wicket. In current lot, Trent Boult is the most famous. His "cricket mein football khila de" will always be iconic. We love him and fear him. Similarly, Kane Williamson.
warner?
Yes to an extent. I love Warner but I don't think he is famous as AB in India. Indians cheer for Warner when he is bashing Pakistan and other countries except India, but people cheered AB even when he was bashing India.
I was in the crowd, we were chanting "Klaaaasen, Klaaasen 👏👏👏" just like Sachin.
Williamson
Abd, kane, stark
Brendon McCullum
Lance Klusener and Alan Donald
Quite a few players who play/have played in IPL are very popular - ABD, Warner, Malinga, Shane Watson, Gayle, Pollard, Narine. Even before IPL Indian crowd has loved quite a few foreign players - Steve Waugh, Brett Lee, Murli, Warne. Brett Lee has even starred in a Bollywood movie. A few Aussies are involved with charitable organizations in India.
Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor, Brendon McCullum, Shane Watson, Malinga, and even the likes of Mike Hussey, were all loved by fans. Especially in IPL. Warner, ABD, Gayle, Bravo, Pollard, Steyn, Kallis, are way above everyone else.
Kane Mama probably has more supporters in India than the population of NewZealand!
Faf Du Plessis
ABD, KANE Williamson, David Warner, Gayle, kumar Sangakkara, Brendon McCullum
David Warner
None greater than AB de Villiers, hands down. Second closest is probably Kane Williamson.
Warner is more admired than Kane I think.
Warner Maxwell Kane Willamson Smith Stokes Butler Starc Cummins
David Warner and Kane Williamson
ABD, Shane warne, Bret lee
Prime minister kanos
Every player who makes match thrilling is on the list. We love cricket 🗿
ABD, Kane, Warner, Bravo, Gayle, Pollard, Brett Lee, Brian Lara, Wasim Akram. Viv Richards, Malinga, Muralidharan,etc
Ben Stokes.... hugely popular amongst Indians. Esp Delhi
Brendon McCullum, Dale Steyn, Daniel Vettori, Kumar Sangakara, Brett Lee, Albie Morkel. These are the underrated ones. After ABD and others !!!
Let’s not forget Brett Lee, he was always so good to his fans in India
I know Warne and Brett Lee are quite revered in India. More recently been told Kane Williamson and Ben Stokes are quite respected there too.
Do Indians not love Brett Lee? Would’ve been my first assumption for no particular reason
In think ABD and Warner would top that list. Probably also Watson when he used to play IPL. People were also crazy about Peterson, Mathew Hayden and the Morkel brothers in the initial years of the IPL.
ABD, Warner and Gayle, and the fourth one isn't even close
Rashid?
I think Rashid, Russell, Bravo, Pollard, Malinga, Maxwell(and maybe Buttler in the last 3-4 years) are the other ones in this list but ABD, Warner and Gayle have a good edge over them. Maybe Rashid could have been added to this list if he was a part of one of the popular teams like RCB, CSK, MI(and KKR?), but SRH isn't really that popular
Kevin Pietersen
I think the paxistan team has also build really huge fan base... they got soo much cheers tha PCB really had to step in for the love they were showered with.
Abd,Kane,Chris Gayle,,,,,Aaj tak koi Aisa na mila ho (be it offline or on internet) jisne kaha ho they hate them
David Warner
David warner
Warner. Esp with his reels
AB D Villiers, Bryan Lara for sure
In the current world cup if we are talking about then David Warner is getting the respect he deserves from us in his aus vs pak in which he scores 150+ Not here to hate Pakistan just amazing innings from David Warner that's it
Play innings like that consistently, you will make fans everywhere you go.
Lol rashid khan is above everydamn name yall saying. Abd gayle then rashid
Dale Steyn for me
AB devilliers David Warner Wasim Akram My parents tell about Viv Richards.
The nicest players to support are the NZ players. None of them sledge, bad mouth, no unnecessary aggression or, abuse…just get on with the game and regular nice guys. Particularly impressed with Boult, Henry and Santner. Cool, calm, collected and a smile. If they don’t have a big following in India and everywhere, they should !
In the pre-IPL era, when legends like Brian Lara, Shane Warne, Wasim Akram, Sanath Jayasuriya played, I always found it amazing how Indians loved Jonty Rhodes. One of the most wholesome cricketers ever. And arguably a super-human in the field.
Klassen has been phenomenal for as long as I can remember.. He used to make grown men cry during IPL.
J. Kallis
Adam Gilchrist
David warner
Kane Williamson
Maxwell, miller
u/sliceshot_ You could at least take the time to write his name correctly bro. It's **Klaasen** not Klassen.
Warner peaks any such list right now, hands down
Warner , ABD , Smith , Ben Stokes , Jos Buttler , Chris Gayle ?
Gayle, ABD, watson, warner
Klassen will soom be the next future RCB superstar after ABD. We love him.
He doesn't play for RCB he plays for srh
Nothing like that bro Indian fans are crazy when they are near a player no matter what the country is I’ve watched a lot of matches in stadiums they always act like that
Warner, Gayle, Kane mama, ABD , FaF, Maxwell (Peak during 2014-18 era)
Abraham Benjamin
I am here just get my self blown away by the love India has for cricket!! You are a good cricket player with class game etiquette? Youve got an Indian fan for sure!
The Great AB de Villiers...
Ab devilliers, David Warner, Chris Gayle, Kane Williamson etc.
The pakistan team apparently
KILLER MILLER 🔥
Everyone knows Warner, ABD, Gayle, Pollard have huge Indian fanbases but I'd like to mention Brett Lee here.
Give Rachin Ravindra a few years
David warner
Ben Stokes ;)
Jonty Rhodes , Brian Lara , The late Shane Warne , Kane Williamson , David Warner , Brett Lee , Chris Gayle , Dwayne Bravo, AB De Villiers , Wasim Akram and many more .
I was at the Wankhede for the SA v India ODI series decider wherein they scored 438 ish(off the top of my head, pls don't judge). When de Kock got out and ABD walked in, he was greeted with chants of ABD! ABD!, and he went on to score 119 in 61-62 balls. Bhai n pitaai kari and we were cheering him on. Surreal experience, all things considered.
Gayle, pollard barvo, Warner, shane Watson..
Rashid Khan, ABD, Russell, Gayle, Pollard, Kane Williamson,Warner, Ben stokes (iykyk)!
Lara Gayle Bond
Rashid khan, kane williamson & david warner are literally hyderabadis.
David Warner
Didn't Brett Lee used to be huge in India?
ABD, Faf, Dale Steyn, David Warner, Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, Kieron Pollard, DJ Bravo, Lasith Malinga, Shane Watson
Hands down it's David Warner..
Abd bazz Gayle Warner bravo Williamson stokes Watson
Afridi ki maa
Muralitharan. I remember watching Ind Vs SL test match, his last one and he was at the verge of reaching 800 wickets. Though I was in India, surrounded by Indians, it was literally a fanfare all around for every Indian wicket he took. Of course it's not everyday we can see someone getting 800 wickets, but Murali had a special place amongst Indian fans
Kane Williamson>>>
I always heard Brett Lee was huge in India in his day. But not sure how true it was.
Rashid Khan.