Prime Minister Narendra Modi has overtaken Indian cricket star Virat Kohli as the most searched Asians on Google in 2024. Kohli, who held the top position in 2023, has now slipped to the second spot, as Modi claims the top rank. According to Google Trends data, Modi leads the chart, surpassing Kohli and Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan.
Both PM Modi and Virat Kohli have massive fan bases, not just in India but globally. Their popularity transcends borders, as people worldwide frequently search for updates on them. Remarkably, Modi is the only politician worldwide whose fan following rivals, and at times even surpasses, that of famous sports and movie stars.
Here’s the current list of the top five most searched Asians on Google in 2024:
- Narendra Modi
- Virat Kohli
- BTS’s V
- BTS’s Jungkook
- Shah Rukh Khan
Kohli Gears Up for Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT)
On the professional front, Virat Kohli will soon be seen in action in the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with the first Test match set to kick off on November 22 in Perth. Kohli has been struggling in the longest format of the game. With his performance in recent matches falling short of expectations. His recent outing in the New Zealand Test series saw India face a crushing 0-3 defeat. And Kohli scored only 93 runs across six innings, averaging a low 15.50. His highest score of 70 came in the second innings of the Bengaluru Test, but he struggled in the other innings.
The upcoming five-match Test series against Australia is crucial for India’s qualification for the World Test Championship (WTC) Finals. Led by Rohit Sharma, India will need to win four out of the five matches to secure a place in the WTC Finals. Adding significant pressure on the team and Kohli to deliver strong performances.
