5 most loved foreign cricketers in India

They say that cricket, movies, and politics are the three most followed fields of interest in India. Indians eat, breathe, and sleep cricket. The madness for cricket can be seen on the streets, in the stadiums, and in front of TV screens. From Sunil Gavaskar to Kapil Dev, and from Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, they idolize cricketers.

Apart from the Indian cricket players, Indian fans love foreign players too. This madness has increased post the introduction of IPL, more than 10 years ago. Indians love to cheer for them and follow their game on the ground, and off it, their hairstyles, fashion sense and a lot of other attributes.

Here is a list of five such foreign players.

#5 David Warner

David Warner

David Warner is an explosive left-arm batsman who has the ability to change the complexion of the game at any moment. They love him for his 'never-say-die' attitude. Warner is a media-savvy player and posts picture of his family having fun, whenever he is playing in India. This strikes a great chord with the Indian fans.

In the IPL, he has scored 4014 runs at an average of 40.54 in 114 matches. Being a splendid fielder, he has taken 52 catches as well.

#4 Kieron Pollard

Kieron Pollard

Kieron Pollard is an aggressive all-rounder, capable of hitting big shots and clearing most of the grounds in the world cricket. He is funny, jovial and friendly with his teammates and even with the opposition players.

They love him for his personality, cricketing skills, and friendly demeanor. His ability to connect with the audience puts him ahead of many other foreign players.

In the IPL, he has scored 2476 runs at an average of 28.13 in 132 matches. This includes 154 sixes and 167 boundaries. With the ball, he has taken 56 wickets.

#3 Dwayne Bravo

Dwayne Bravo

Dwayne Bravo is the 'Jack of all trades' in the world of cricket. He bowls splendidly, bats skillfully, and fields superbly. Bravo has won a lot of matches, and that is why the Indian fans regard him as one of the most valuable players.

He pulls out tricks and does the inconceivable with bowl and bat. He is an entertainer who is also known for his dancing and singing skills. They love to see his Caribbean style of enjoying himself on and off the field.

In the IPL, he has scored 1379 runs in 122 matches at a strike rate of 128.39. He has also taken 136 wickets at an average of 23.9. This also includes 67 catches.

#2 Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle is one of the most savage batsmen in the T20 format. Indian fans love to cheer him when he bats. He is known for hitting long sixes at will. Besides cricket, he is known for his jovial nature, which is quite popular with the Indian masses.

Everyone knows his batting is pure entertainment. When asked to comment on Gayle, Virender Sehwag said, "Nobody is a greater entertainer than him."

He has scored 3994 runs in 112 matches at an average of 41.17 in the IPL. This includes 292 sixes and 324 boundaries.

#1 AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers

They call him the wizard of the game. His ability to produce extraordinary performances, and hit gigantic sixes has made him the crowd's favorite. He has retired from cricket but will play in the next edition of IPL, for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

De Villiers is known for his unorthodox batting style and playing out-of-the-box cricketing shots. They have nicknamed him Mr. 360 for his ability to play shots anywhere in the ground.

He has given nightmares to all the leading bowlers of his generation and won several matches for his team, single-handedly. They never seem to get enough of him. His humble demeanor has been the icing on the cake, making him hugely popular with the Indian fans.

In the IPL, he has scored 3953 runs at an average of 39.53 with a strike rate of 150.93. His superb athleticism has fetched him 87 catches as well.