5 Cricketers who have popular YouTube channels

After hanging up their boots, cricket players frequently want to maintain some sort of connection to the game. Some attempt their hand at coaching, while others resort to commentary. Others work as cricket analysts and specialists on television networks. 

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However, a growing trend in the internet era is for cricket players to use YouTube to stay in touch with their fans after they retire. Many former cricket players maintain their connection to the game by maintaining their YouTube feeds. Today, we will examine a few cricket players who are currently running successful YouTube channels.

1. Aakash Chopra

In addition to being a former player, Aakash Chopra is one of India's most well-known cricket commentators. There are a ton of cricket-related discussions, reviews, and match previews on his YouTube channel. 

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Chopra has a sizable fan base thanks to his captivating approach and in-depth knowledge of the game, and his channel is a go-to resource for cricket fans who value in-depth conversations and knowledgeable viewpoints on the game. Chopra is the most popular cricket player on YouTube, with 5.04 million subscribers to his channel—the highest number of any player.

2. Shoaib Akhtar

YouTube footage of the former speedster also exhibits the traits that made Shoaib Akhtar popular when he was playing. Even when his mouth is speaking louder than the cricket ball, he is feisty, combative, and eager to take centre stage. He frequently criticises Pakistan's cricket players and administration. 

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Akhtar, who was formerly regarded as the world's quickest bowler, is undoubtedly the cricket player-turned-YouTuber with the greatest growth rate in Pakistan and the entire world. Before being banned in India, he claimed to have 3.94 million members.

3. Sachin Tendulkar

Because of his incredible accomplishments, Sachin is considered the god of cricket. He also has a soft voice and a keen mind. Both of these skills are ideal for managing a YouTube channel. He imparts his cricket expertise and experiences. He also explains how to play a few cricket shots. 

On September 26, 2013, Sachin became a member of YouTube. He has more than 1.73M subscribers. There are roughly 296 videos on the channel, and his videos have received over 418 million views. The majority of the videos he posts on his channel are about his life outside of cricket, such as interviews with cricket commentators and get-togethers with some of his cricket followers.

4. Ravichandran Ashwin

Renowned for his skill with spin on the cricket field, Ravichandran Ashwin is just as busy off the field, with a strong following on his own YouTube channel. Ashwin, who just retired from the Indian cricket team, regularly provides his followers with interesting stuff. With more than 1.71 million subscribers, Ashwin's videos are popular with viewers all over the world.

Over 900 of his videos have been placed on YouTube, and they have received 255 million views. One of the most sought-after conversations on cricket is "Kutti Stories with Ash." This demonstrates not just how well-liked he is but also how valuable his online persona as a cricket player and content producer is.

5. Ramiz Raja

Ramiz Raja used to play cricket for Pakistan. Prior to becoming a YouTube creator, he was a commentator. As a result, his cricket reviews and remarks are accepted and relatable. His following base has grown thanks to the 'Ramiz Speaks' channel on this video-sharing website. Raja has made it simple for people to follow him by keeping his videos brief and to the point. 

YouTube welcomed Ramiz on January 8, 2018. Over 1.7 million people have subscribed to him. He has over 1200 videos, and his videos have received over 325 million views. His numbers have also stopped because of India's ongoing prohibition.

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