Virat Kohli accomplished another major feat, this time on Instagram. He has reached the landmark of 200 million followers on the social media platform - becoming the first Indian and the only cricketer to attain this feat on Thursday Night.
With his achievement, Kohli, the ex-Indian team cricket captain, joined an elite list of sports stars who have 200 million followers on Instagram.
With his achievement, Kohli, the ex-Indian team cricket captain, joined an elite list of sports stars who have 200 million followers on Instagram.
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Only Manchester United talisman Cristiano Ronaldo and seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi have more followers than Kohli on Instagram.
On Sunday, CR7 became the first individual on the planet to breach the 450 mln followers barrier on the social network.
On Sunday, CR7 became the first individual on the planet to breach the 450 mln followers barrier on the social network.
Messi ranks second, while considerably training his rival with 334 mln followers on Instagram.
Meanwhile, an elated Kohli expressed his gratitude to fans for their love and support, without which it would have been impossible to achieve the massive feat.
Meanwhile, an elated Kohli expressed his gratitude to fans for their love and support, without which it would have been impossible to achieve the massive feat.
Remarkably, Kohli now has more Instagram followers than the Indian Premier League (IPL), 10 IPL teams, the International Cricket Council (ICC) & all 12 full member teams have.