India, June 9 -- Whenever a new cricket tournament rolls around, the air across the country is abuzz with fan frenzy and excitement. Friends who can never seem to coordinate plans suddenly find time for each other, and families gather around the TV screen instead of retreating to their own corners of the house. That's the power of cricket in India. But that craze doesn't stay on the field. It follows these players everywhere, spilling onto social media and turning cricketers into household names with millions of followers. With India announcing the 2026 T20I squad (Senior men) for the upcoming series against Ireland and England, and the Asian Games 2026, here's a look at the most followed cricketers from the lineup on Instagram.

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