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Glenn Maxwell Reveals Why Virat Kohli Blocked Him on Instagram

Kohli's decision to block Maxwell stemmed from a mocking incident during a 2017 Test match, but the two have since reconciled.

  • Glenn Maxwell disclosed that Virat Kohli blocked him on Instagram following a 2017 incident during a Test match between India and Australia.
  • Maxwell mocked Kohli by imitating his shoulder injury, which led to Kohli blocking him on social media.
  • The incident occurred during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series when tempers flared between both teams.
  • Despite the past tension, Maxwell and Kohli became teammates at Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2021 and developed a strong friendship.
  • Maxwell shared this story in his newly released book, 'The Showman,' highlighting their journey from rivals to friends.
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