Who is the most popular cricketer in the world?

Cricket, the gentleman’s game, has transcended the walls of the stadiums and reached the hearts of people globally. People across all ages have instilled in their hearts a passion for cricket and some have even worshipped the sport. To many the players are demi-gods. They preach the game as their religion. The undying passion for cricket can be seen through the achieved fan following and popularity of the game worldwide.

Here is a list of most popular cricketer in the world.

Player	Country
Sachin Tendulkar	India
Brett Lee	Australia
Muttiah Muralitharan	Sri Lanka
Lasith Malinga	Sri Lanka
Chris Gayle	West Indies
Brian Lara	West Indies
Virat Kohli	India
Shoaib Akhtar	Pakistan
MS Dhoni	India
Shahid Afridi	Pakistan

Many new names have also popped up in the list of the most popular cricketers in the world but the above mentioned remain the all-time rulers of the hearts of cricket fans across the globe. They have proved their excellence on the field as well as in their personal lives and set an example for their fans.