In a recent release, search engine giant ‘Google’ revealed the most searched topics across its impressive 25-year history. When it comes to the cricketing world, one name stands out - Virat Kohli. The Indian superstar has surpassed esteemed players like Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma to claim the title of "most searched cricketer" on Google.
However, in terms of the most searched athlete on the list, Kohli didn't hold the top position. That distinction belonged to the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo, known for his time at Real Madrid and Manchester United. Despite being 38 years old, Ronaldo continues to excel, now playing for the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo also achieved victory over some of the most prominent players in the game, notably his arch-rival Lionel Messi. These two have undeniably stood out as the finest players of their generation, exerting dominance over the sport for approximately 15 years.
Interestingly, Kohli himself is a greater admirer of Ronaldo than Messi. In many interviews, the Indian cricket star has openly expressed his deep admiration for the Portuguese footballer.
Surprisingly, neither Kohli nor Rohit ranked as the most searched cricketers in India and globally in 2023. A young Indian sensation has outshone these two cricket legends in terms of online searches in India.
It's none other than the young rising star Shubman Gill. The 23-year-old has had an impressive year, standing out as the leading run-scorer with 2118 runs and delivering an exceptional performance in IPL 2023. Gill accumulated 890 runs, earning him the Orange Cap as the top run-scorer in the last IPL season.
In 2023, according to Google search rankings, the most searched cricketer globally is the sensation from New Zealand, Rachin Ravindra.
He had set a record in the ODI World Cup 2023 by scoring 578 runs, marking the highest runs by a batter in their debut World Cup.
During the World Cup, the 24-year-old gained popularity as an athlete, and cricket fans searched for him on Google due to his outstanding performances.
Ravindra is also the eighth most searched athlete globally, behind Darmar Hamlin, Kylian Mbappe, Travis Kelce, Ja Morant, Harry Kane, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz.
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