Virat Kohli expresses gratitude to fans after reaching Indian record 50 million followers

Recently, Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli made history when he became first person from country to cross 50 million followers on Instagram. Indian skipper is t only one of best players in world but is also a trendsetter when it comes to giving international relevance to gentlemen's game. In 2019, Kohli was seventh in ESPN World Fame 100 list.

In 2018, he even received a trophy from Instagram for having most engaging account in India. Kohli has 46th most-followed account in  world on Instagram as Cristia Ronaldo continues to be most popular athlete with 203 million followers. 

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Virat Kohli Instagram: Indian skipper thanks his fans

Kohli has often lauded power that social media brings and his presence on Instagram can surely testify that 50 million people do want to keep up with Indian skipper. Talking to his followers in a video he posted, Kohli thanked m for immense support that he has received over years. Here is short video.

Kohli's Instagram has been home to updates from all fronts of his life including moments on  field, friendships and personal moments that he shares with actor-wife Anushka Sharma.

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IPL 2020: Will Virat Kohli's team get to its first-ever IPL trophy?

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be hoping to get to ir very first IPL trophy in 2020. three-time runners-up have put forward dismal performances in last three seasons and hiring of Mike Hesson as head coach could bring some luck to team. While Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers will continue to form spine of team, Australian white-ball skipper Aaron Finch and South African all-rounder Chris Morris will also don RCB colours in IPL 2020. team recently rebranded itself and introduced a new logo and kit.

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