Virat Kohli’s Instagram Slip Sparks Social Media Frenzy Over Avneet Kaur Like
Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli recently became the centre of unexpected social media attention after a verified Instagram account liked a photo of Bollywood actress Avneet Kaur, posted by a fan page. The incident quickly went viral, leading to widespread speculation and humor.
The photo in question, posted on April 30, showed Avneet Kaur wearing a chic green crop top and printed wrap skirt during a vacation in Goa. Fans spotted Kohli’s username among the likes on May 1, just one day after he shared a heartfelt birthday tribute to his wife, actress Anushka Sharma. The timing fueled further curiosity and led to numerous assumptions about the nature of the interaction.
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On May 2, Kohli took to Instagram Stories to address the situation, saying, “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 your understanding.”
The like was later removed from the post, but by then, the incident had already gone viral. Fans and critics flooded social media, sharing screenshots and tagging Anushka Sharma and even Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in jest, demanding an explanation or mocking the idea of an “algorithmic slip.”
Despite Kohli’s clarification, the internet buzzed with memes and debate. Some users questioned the plausibility of the glitch, while others took a light-hearted approach, creating viral memes that quickly trended on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.
The incident underscores how even the smallest digital interactions by public figures can spark viral moments, leading to online debates, memes, and sometimes, the need for public clarification.
