Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli found himself at the center of a social media storm this week after a screenshot surfaced online, showing his Instagram account had liked a photo of actress and model Avneet Kaur. The incident quickly went viral, sparking widespread speculation and online trolling.
The controversy began when fans noticed Kohli’s Instagram handle among the likes on Avneet Kaur’s latest photoshoot, which featured the actress in a bold outfit. The image attracted significant attention, with many users questioning Kohli’s intentions.
Amid growing chatter, Virat Kohli addressed the situation directly. In an Instagram story, he explained that the like was accidental and not intentional. Kohli stated,
I’d like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made. Thank you for understanding.
Kohli’s clarification comes at a time when he has been actively managing his social media presence, recently removing all ads and brand promotions from his Instagram account, which boasts over 271 million followers. On the same day as the incident, he also posted a heartfelt birthday wish for his wife, Anushka Sharma.
