2023’s Most Searched Athletes Globally: Only 1 Indian in Top 10, No Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma

2023’s Most Searched Athletes Globally: Only 1 Indian in Top 10, No Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma

Written by Sanjay Kumar

News Highlights

• Shubman Gill Breaks into Global Spotlight: Sole Indian Cricketer in Google’s Top 10 Most Searched Athletes of 2023.
• New Zealand Batter Claims 8th Spot, Surpassing Renowned Names in Google’s 2023 Search Rankings.
• Buffalo Bills NFL Star Leads Google’s List of Most Googled Athletes, Surprising Exclusion of Ronaldo and Messi.

In a surprising turn of events, Google’s list of the ‘most searched’ athletes in 2023 unveiled some unexpected names, with renowned football icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi missing from the top 10. Notably, Indian cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were also absent, making room for emerging star Shubman Gill as the sole Indian cricketer to secure a spot among the global top 10.

Shubman Gill’s Meteoric Rise:

India’s young batting sensation, Shubman Gill, has had a stellar year, earning him a well-deserved place on the prestigious list. Gill’s exceptional performances across all three cricket formats played a pivotal role in India’s success in 2023, solidifying his reputation as a future batting maestro. The cricketer secured the 9th position on the list, surpassing some of the biggest names in international sports.

Rachin Ravindra Claims No. 8 Spot:

While Gill’s presence in the top 10 is noteworthy, he wasn’t the only cricketer to make waves globally. New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra, a talented batter, secured the 8th spot, one place above Shubman Gill. This further emphasizes the growing global recognition of cricketing talents beyond traditional cricketing nations.

The Global Top 10 Most Searched Athletes:

1. Damar Hamlin (NFL – Buffalo Bills)
2. Kylian Mbappé (Football – Paris Saint-Germain)
3. Travis Kelce (NFL – Kansas City Chiefs)
4. Ja Morant (NBA – Memphis Grizzlies)
5. Harry Kane (Football – Bayern Munich)
6. Novak Djokovic (Tennis)
7. Carlos Alcaraz (Tennis)
8. Rachin Ravindra (Cricket – New Zealand)
9. Shubman Gill (Cricket – India)
10. Kyrie Irving (NBA – Dallas Mavericks)

While established names like Djokovic, Mbappé, and Kane feature prominently, the inclusion of cricketing talents like Shubman Gill and Rachin Ravindra showcases the expanding global reach and popularity of cricket. Gill’s remarkable journey positions him as a rising star on the international sports stage, hinting at a promising future for Indian cricket.

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