If you thought Babar Azam fans were crazy, Virat Kohli fans are on a whole other spectrum. After “King” Kohli was dismissed in India’s final Group A match against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, his fans unleashed their fury online. But here’s the kicker—they targeted the wrong Instagram account.
New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips took a jaw-dropping catch to send Kohli back to the pavilion, sparking outrage among Indian fans. Unable to process the fact that someone could dare dismiss their “King,” Kohli’s fans flooded what they believed to be Phillips’ Instagram account with hateful and vulgar comments.
The only problem? They were actually spamming the official Instagram page of Philips, the home appliance brand. Yes, the one that makes beard trimmers, air fryers, and light bulbs.
The irony doesn’t stop there. Kohli himself is a brand ambassador for Philips beard trimmers, making this blunder even more hilarious. Imagine the shock of these enraged fans when they realize they’ve been venting their anger at a company that their hero endorses.
India, who opted to bat first, suffered a mini-collapse as Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Kohli all fell cheaply. Kohli’s dismissal, courtesy of Phillips’ stunning catch, was the tipping point for his fans, who took their frustration to the internet in typical troll fashion.
