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Shubman Gill
Why was Shubman Gill trending?
The recent publication of the 2026 world's most marketable athletes list, where Shubman Gill ranks above Cristiano Ronaldo, has brought significant attention to Gill. This development is occurring alongside the notable absence of other Indian cricket stars such as Kohli and Rohit Sharma from the top 50. Reports do not say exactly what is behind the rise in searches for Shubman Gill.
What happened
Shubman Gill outranks Cristiano Ronaldo in 2026's Most Marketable Athletes List
The 2026 list of the world's most marketable athletes was released, revealing that Shubman Gill has surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo in ranking. Meanwhile, well-known Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were not included in the top 50 athletes on this list.
Key developments
- Shubman Gill has been ranked higher than Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2026 list of the world's most marketable athletes. India.com, cricexec
- Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma did not make it into the top 50 of the 2026 most marketable athletes list. India.com, cricexec
What people want to know
The sources report the ranking event but do not specify the cause of increased search interest for Shubman Gill.
Reports mention Shubman Gill, Cristiano Ronaldo, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
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Where it was detected
- India500K+
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