In a turn of fate, cricket legend Virat Kohli was at the center of online gossip after a short social media exchange triggered a wave of comments. The event was an April 30 post on Twitter by actress Avneet Kaur that posted striking images of herself in a green crop top and printed wrap skirt. Among the thousands of likes, fans spotted that Virat Kohli had briefly liked — and then unliked — the post, which immediately caught widespread attention.
The interaction quickly went viral on Kohli’s fan pages, prompting reactions that ranged from humour to curiosity. One user quipped, “Kohli saab what is this behaviour?” while another joked, “Akaay beta papa ko phone do,” referencing Kohli’s son.
Kohli Addresses the Incident Publicly
Amid the simmering online controversy, Kohli turned to his Instagram stories on Friday to clear the air. “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 your understandin,” he stated.
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The clarification aimed to quell the growing speculation, with Kohli making it clear that the viral activity was unintentional and algorithm-driven. The statement did little to stop fan curiosity, but it reaffirmed his position as someone who handles public scrutiny with calm and clarity.
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Kohli’s Heartfelt Birthday Post for Anushka Sharma
Coincidentally, the social media controversy followed just one day after Kohli posted a sentimental birthday message for his wife, actress Anushka Sharma. Posting an endearing picture of the two, he wrote, “To my best friend, my life partner, my safe space, my best half, my everything. You’re the guiding light of all of our lives. We love you so much more every day. Happy birthday my love @anushkasharma.”
Unmindful of the webbuzz, Kohli is a study in calm, juggling his professional as well as personal life in the public eye with poise and authenticity.
