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Virat Kohli Addresses Instagram 'Like' Incident, Cites Algorithmic Error

The cricketer clarified that the interaction was unintentional, as fans flooded comment sections and memes proliferated online.

Without taking any names, Virat Kohli shared a statement on Instagram stories.
Virat Kohli fans have taken over the Instagram comment sections of actress Avneet Kaur and META CEO Mark Zuckerberg, demanding an apology to the cricketer after an Instagram “like” sparked a social media storm.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli watches to play a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match
Avneet Kaur is an Indian actor and content creator, who has rubbed shoulders with Tom Cruise.

Overview

  • Virat Kohli issued a statement explaining that an Instagram 'like' on a fan page post for actress Avneet Kaur was the result of an algorithmic mistake.
  • The 'like' has since been removed, but the incident has sparked widespread online chatter, including memes and fan campaigns.
  • Fans have flooded the Instagram accounts of Avneet Kaur and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, demanding an apology for the perceived error.
  • The phrase 'registered an interaction,' used in Kohli’s statement, has become a viral meme template on social media platforms.
  • Kohli continues to perform strongly in the IPL 2025 season, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru currently second on the points table.