Shubman Gill beats Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni to become India's biggest cricket personality

Shubman Gill has emerged as the most discussed Indian sportsperson on social media in August 2025, according to rankings released by TweetBlinderX. The Team India Test captain surpassed Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni in the list of most talked-about Indian personalities among sportspersons for August 2025.

Shubman Gill has been a key player for the India national cricket team across all three formats of the game. Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket in May this year and is only available for selection in ODI cricket. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni only plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Shubman Gill Beats Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni to Become India's Biggest Cricket Personality

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the most talked-about Indian personality on social media in August 2025, according to data from TweetBlinderX. He was followed by actors Jr NTR and Vijay, who secured the second and third spots, respectively.

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Among sportspersons, Shubman Gill is the most discussed, ahead of cricketing legends Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. Gill is increasing his popularity on social media following his recent success in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against England.

MOST TALKED ABOUT INDIAN PERSONALITIES IN AUGUST. 🇮🇳

- Shubman Gill at No.5.
- Virat Kohli at No.7.
- MS Dhoni at No.9. pic.twitter.com/Y8hOgbn6G4

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 2, 2025

The top 10 list for the month includes notable figures from politics, cinema, and sports, including Pawan Kalyan, Rajinikanth, and Rahul Gandhi. TweetBlinderX compiled these rankings based on the number of posts by authors across India during August 1–31, 2025.

Shubman Gill to Feature Next in Asia Cup 2025 Action

Shubman Gill will next be seen in action in the Asia Cup 2025 and may open the batting alongside Abhishek Sharma. Team India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will start their campaign against the UAE on September 10 and face arch-rivals Pakistan on September 14 at the Dubai International Stadium.

The T20 Asia Cup 2025, taking place from September 9 to 28 in the UAE, features eight teams divided into two groups of four. Group A includes India, Pakistan, Oman, and hosts the UAE, while Group B comprises Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong.

The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Four stage, with the top two sides meeting in the final at Dubai International Stadium. India enters the tournament as defending champions and the most successful team in Asia Cup history.

Shubman Gill Captained India in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

Gill recently captained India in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. His debut series as Test skipper ended in a 2-2 draw. India played without retired veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Gill scored 754 runs in 10 innings at an average of 75.40, including four centuries.

The 25-year-old secured the Player of the Series award for his stellar batting performances. Gill has amassed 2,647 runs in 37 Test matches at an average of 41.35, with nine centuries and seven fifties.

He scored 1,346 runs in 15 Tests against England at an average of 51.76, including six centuries. Against Australia, he has 537 runs in nine Tests (average 35.80), and against New Zealand, 324 runs in five Tests (average 32.40).

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