In a rare moment of digital slip-up, Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has addressed the viral social media buzz surrounding his accidental ‘like’ on actress Avneet Kaur’s Instagram post. The cricketer clarified that the interaction was entirely unintentional, asking fans not to jump to conclusions.
The controversy erupted after screenshots claiming Kohli liked one of Avneet Kaur’s photos began circulating across platforms, sparking a storm of fan reactions and social media trolling. The former India skipper wasted no time and took to Instagram to offer a candid explanation.
“I’d like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made. Thank you for understanding,” Kohli wrote in his Instagram story.
The incident coincided with a heartwarming birthday post for his wife Anushka Sharma, shared by Kohli on the same day, reinforcing his intent to keep his social interactions meaningful and genuine.
In April, Kohli notably removed all brand promotions and ads from his Instagram page, leaving fans curious about his digital strategy. With a following of over 271 million, Kohli’s Instagram is one of the most influential accounts globally.
Meanwhile, in IPL 2025 action, Suryakumar Yadav surged past Kohli on the Orange Cap leaderboard. SKY smashed 48 off 23 balls against Rajasthan Royals, climbing from third to first place with 475 runs in 11 innings, overtaking both Virat Kohli (443 runs) and Sai Sudharsan (456 runs).
While Kohli deals with both on-field and off-field attention, his grace and directness continue to define his leadership — both as a player and a public figure.
