Virat Kohli is the most searched Asian personality on Google in 2023,Kohli edged past the likes of BTS stars V, Jungkook and others
The internet has emerged as the most accurate indicator of a person’s influence and popularity in the ever-changing digital age. Due to the proliferation of leagues and the public’s increased interest in cricket, cricketers have recently become household names with massive online fan bases.
Virat Kohli, the star batter for India, was been named the Asian person most frequently searched on Google in 2023. Not only has Kohli won this coveted title, but he has also managed to surpass global pop culture sensations like BTS idols V and Jungkook.
Virat Kohli: A rockstar on and off the field
Kohli is a name that rings true with cricket fans all over the world. He is frequently referred to as the “Run Machine” and the “Chase Master.” He is one of the most renowned athletes in the entire world thanks to his intense passion, unrelenting dedication, and remarkable talent. But Kohli’s influence extends beyond the cricket pitch and into the world of social media.
Kohli is currently the most followed Asian personality on Instagram, with a stunning 259 million followers. His power over the internet extends further, though. As the most searched Asian this year, he has now gone to the top of Google’s search results, proving that his appeal stretches far beyond the confines of the cricket pitch.
Virat Kohli surpasses K-Pop sensations V and Jungkook
This accomplishment is made even more amazing by the fact that Kohli has outperformed K-pop superstars V and Jungkook from BTS. BTS, the global pop phenomenon from Korea, has a legion of devoted followers, and its members frequently set internet trends.
It is important to note that up until June of this year, V and Jungkook held the top ranks in Google’s search rankings. However, according to the most recent Google Trends data, Kohli surpassed them to succeed to the throne.
Virat Kohli’s achievements in the year 2023 so far
On the professional front, Kohli and Team India just won the Asia Cup 2023, and he is currently preparing for the 2019 ODI World Cup. In 2023, the 34-year-old’s road has already been extraordinarily dotted with significant landmarks. He just surpassed the famous Sachin Tendulkar’s record by scoring his 47th ODI century against Pakistan. As one of the greatest cricketing superstars, Kohli even reached the milestone of becoming the player to score 13,000 ODI runs in the shortest time possible.
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