Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are counted among the world's most popular cricketers. After retiring from Test and T20 international cricket, both are now active only in One Day International (ODI) cricket.
Sports News: The year 2025 has witnessed a historic change in Indian cricket. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have dominated Google search trends for decades, have been surpassed this time by a 14-year-old young player. Vaibhav Suryavanshi has emerged as the most searched cricketer in India in 2025. This achievement is not only surprising but also indicates the future direction of Indian cricket.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who have long been counted among the world's most popular cricketers, have now retired from Test and T20 international cricket and are active only in the ODI format. While discussions about their future continue, on the scale of popularity, the new generation has now surpassed them.
Records at the Age of 14
The emergence of Vaibhav Suryavanshi marks the beginning of a new chapter for Indian cricket. At just 14 years old, he has set records that have caught the attention of major cricketing legends. His ascent to the top spot in Google search trends indicates that he has not only made a mark on the field but also captured the hearts of millions of fans.
The biggest reason for Vaibhav's popularity has been his historic performance in IPL 2025. Rajasthan Royals acquired him for 1.1 crore rupees, and he magnificently justified that trust.
IPL 2025: The Launchpad for Stardom
In IPL 2025, Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 252 runs in just seven matches, quickly becoming a sensation. His most memorable innings came against Gujarat Titans, where he smashed 101 runs off just 38 balls. This was the second-fastest century in IPL history, and the fastest among Indian players. His strike rate in this innings was over 205, which astonished the cricketing world.
Following this explosive performance, Vaibhav trended overnight on social media and Google search. Sports experts dubbed him the "next superstar" of Indian cricket, and several former cricketers predicted a bright future for him.
Rise of a New Generation Beyond Kohli-Rohit
The absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the top three in this Google list indicates that the trend among Indian cricket audiences is rapidly shifting towards young players. While Kohli-Rohit's popularity has not diminished, young stars remained the center of discussion in 2025.
Other Young Stars Also Made a Strong Presence
Following Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Priyansh Arya secured the second spot, and Abhishek Sharma came in third. Priyansh Arya delivered an outstanding performance for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, scoring 475 runs in 17 matches and playing a crucial role in taking his team to the final. He also hammered a powerful century against Chennai Super Kings, which significantly boosted his popularity.
Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma, currently the world's number-one T20 batsman, ranked third. With his explosive batting and consistent performance, he has established a global reputation.
