10 most liked cricketers on Facebook

8) Mushfiqur Rahim – 7.50 million

Mushfiqur Rahim’s story appeals to millions

His is a typical story of how a boy with no influence over the cricketing world made a place for himself in it – powered by nothing more that grit, determination and sheer talent. The vice-captain of the Bangladesh Cricket team has a Facebook page that highlights his day to day life and a personal touch to most of his posts makes them quite relatable to his fans.

Bangladesh, like India, has huge respect for cricket in its country and Rahim is one of the most popular players of the sport; second only to Shakib Al Hasan. His amazing story to fame ensures him more popularity and respect than some of the greatest names in cricket.

His Facebook page is more liked and promoted than those of Ab de Villiers and Kevin Pieterson. His posts are mostly accompanied by social messages that make him a responsible moral ambassador. With 7.5 million likes on his official page, Mushfiqur's claim to fame is quite solid.