10 most liked cricketers on Facebook

5) Yuvraj Singh – 12.18 million

After Yuvi battled cancer to return to his beloved sport, he became something of an inspiration to a lot of people; even people who may not be remotely interested in cricket. His Twitter handle reads @yuvistrong and strong he is.

A prolific batsman, it is doubtful any Indian can forget about the time he hit 6 sixes off 6 balls in the 2007 World T20. When such a beloved icon goes through something traumatic, it is inevitable that support starts pouring in from fans and well-wishers alike.

Yuvraj is motivational, iconic and influential as is a brand unto himself. These factors ensure him a comfortable popularity on Facebook. Add to this his constant liaisons and associations with women from the entertainment industry appeal widely to people in general.

Yuvraj Singh is at #5 with 12.18 million likes on his official page.