10 most liked cricketers on Facebook

9) Chris Gayle – 7.14 million

Chris Gayle is loved and hated but never ignored

They say no one knows how to party like the Carribean. The Windies team have been known for their brawny, good-natured celebrations both on and off the pitch. Furthermore, cricket matches in West Indies are a party in the stadium with fans celebrating whether or not their team wins. Chris Gayle is the face of this brand of cricket.

This IPL star has a huge fan base, most of whom are Indians. His Facebook handle reads “Chris Gayle Spartan”. Additionally, he always finds ways to remain in the news for good or for insensitive reasons, while he also harbours a certain kind of panache which makes him a part of this list.

His official Facebook page registers 7.14 million likes and an endearing number of supporters in various other fan-made pages.