The list of the most influential athletes in the world includes Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli.
According to HypeAuditor, the cricket player is the most influential Asian athlete in the world, ranking third on Instagram behind Messi and Ronaldo.
The trio all have sizable social media followings and are experts in their respective fields.
Currently, Ronaldo laced his shoes for a Saudi Arabian club.
With 584 million followers, the Portuguese are the most followed nation on Instagram.
Messi, an Argentine rival, has 463 million Instagram followers, making him the most popular person in the world.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup champion plays football for Paris Saint-Germain in French Ligue 1.
Kohli, on the other hand, has 249 million followers on Instagram and represents the Indian national cricket team.
He plays for Indian Premier League franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore.