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2d ago

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

The RCB star clarified the unintended interaction on social media as his team prepares for their next IPL match in Bengaluru.

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
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Overview

  • Virat Kohli issued a statement on Instagram Stories explaining that a 'like' on a fan page post about actress Avneet Kaur was due to an algorithmic error.
  • Kohli requested fans not to make unnecessary assumptions about the incident, which had sparked online speculation and reactions tagging his wife, Anushka Sharma.
  • The clarification comes as Kohli continues a standout IPL 2025 season, having scored 443 runs and leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to second place on the points table.
  • RCB, tied on points with Mumbai Indians but trailing on net run rate, will host Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru on Saturday night.
  • Chennai Super Kings, already eliminated from playoff contention, will face an RCB side aiming to solidify their playoff position.