Overview

• Rahul Vaidya referred to Virat Kohli’s fans as 'jokers,' citing online abuse directed at him and his family after he mocked Kohli’s explanation of an Instagram algorithm glitch.
• Virat Kohli’s brother, Vikas Kohli, publicly criticized Vaidya, accusing him of seeking fame by targeting the cricketer during a sensitive period for the nation.
• Cricketers Yuzvendra Chahal and Krunal Pandya unfollowed Vaidya on Instagram, signaling solidarity with Kohli amidst the controversy.
• A resurfaced video of Vaidya serenading and kissing Anushka Sharma, Kohli’s wife, has added another layer of scrutiny to the ongoing feud.
• Kohli remains silent on the matter, while Vaidya continues to defend his remarks, maintaining that the backlash from Kohli’s fan base is unwarranted.