Google recently released its annual list of the most searched topics, people and places in 2024 actors and players travel destination And trending topics, these records show what the world was curious about this year. Among these categories, the one that always attracts significant attention is the list of most searched athletes. Players have the unique ability to inspire, entertain and unite people around the world, making them some of the most talked-about personalities on the internet.
Cricketers often dominate the list of most searched athletes in India. But if you assume so Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, who led India to the T20 World Cup win this year, topping the list of most searched cricketers on Google in 2024, you would be wrong. Scroll down to know which Indian cricketer dominated the list of most searched cricketers on Google in 2024.
Not Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma or MS Dhoni, but this Indian cricketer was the most searched cricketer on Google in 2024
all-rounder hardik pandyaRahul, who was the vice-captain of India during the 2024 T20 World Cup, was the world’s most searched cricketer on Google this year. India’s 11-year wait for the ICC trophy in T20 World Cup 2024 ended and Pandya played a key role in the victory. With the bat, he contributed 144 runs at an impressive strike rate of over 151, while with the ball, he took 11 wickets at an economy of less than eight runs per over. His best performance with the ball, 3 wickets for 20 runs, came in the big final against South Africa,
However, in IPL 2024, Hardik Pandya’s performance as both a player and captain has come under question. His average with the bat was only 18 but he performed better with the ball and took 11 wickets in 12 innings. However, Pandya still remained in the news due to the unfavorable reception he faced in the stadiums during the tournament. His return to Mumbai Indians (MI) after leaving Gujarat Titans (GT) after two years created a stir. The 31-year-old replaced Rohit Sharma as MI captain – a move that fans didn’t like, especially considering Rohit’s legacy of leading the team to five IPL titles.
Apart from Hardik Pandya, Punjab Kings player Shashank Singh’s name was also in Google’s search list.
Most searched athletes on Google in 2024
While Hardik Pandya was the most searched cricketer, he was not the most searched athlete. Here is the list of the most searched athletes, according to Google’s search list of the year:
- imane khalifa
- Mike Tyson
- Lamin Yamal
- simone biles
- jake paul
- nico williams
- hardik pandya
- Scotty Scheffler
- Shashank Singh
- rodri
The most searched athlete in India was a wrestler. Vinesh PhogatAt the Paris Olympics 2024, he qualified for the final, but was disqualified for being almost 100 grams overweight. His appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport was rejected, leading to his disqualification and subsequent retirement from wrestling.
Hardik Pandya was the second most searched athlete, followed by cricketers Shashank Singh and Abhishek Sharma at the third and fourth positions. badminton star Lakshya Sen Got fifth place.
