Top 5 IPL team owners famous on social media
These franchise owners have become fan favourites on social media for their presence, personality, and passionate support during the IPL.
1. Shah Rukh Khan (Kolkata Knight Riders)
The renowned Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan is the co-owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), with actress Juhi Chawla and businessman Jay Mehta also part of the franchise. KKR played their first match in the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008. Known as the ‘King of Bollywood’, he has consistently remained in the limelight among cricket fans and is adored by millions around the world.
On Instagram, he boasts over 47.8 million followers, and on X, he has 44.2 million followers. Although he is not highly active on social media when it comes to posting about his IPL team’s matches, his global online presence and charisma continue to be cherished by fans. The opening ceremony of the 18th edition of the IPL took place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, where the actor's charm entertained the audience.
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