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Virat Kohli’s accidental Instagram like on Avneet Kaur’s photo sparked viral memes and speculation with the cricketer clarifying it was a glitch.
Virat Kohli had by accident liked Avneet Kaur’s pics.
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli had caused a minor social media storm after an alleged “like” on a fan page post dedicated to actress Avneet Kaur. The incident had happened in Mya earlier this 12 months, and on Monday, actor Avneet Kaur finally addressed the incident.
On the trailer launch event for her film, Avneet was asked in regards to the growing attention and admiration she receives online from outstanding figures, with the query clearly alluding to Kohli’s now-famous “like.” Smiling, the actress gave a brief but graceful response: “Milta rahe pyaar... Aur kya hi keh sakti hoon (May the love keep coming… what more can I say)”.
The incident first got here to light when followers noticed Kohli had liked one in every of Avneet’s glamorous photos, where she posed in a lime green crop top paired with a printed mini skirt. The “like” went viral inside minutes, triggering memes, jokes, and even trolling on various platforms. Given Kohli’s stature and private life, the gesture drew considerable speculation.
Realising the stir, Kohli quickly clarified the situation on Instagram. In his statement, he explained: “I’d wish to make clear that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm could have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made. Thanks on your understanding.”
Nevertheless, his explanation only fuelled more chatter online, with some refusing to imagine it was merely a glitch.
When Will Kohli Next Play For India?
Kohli had stunned fans in May 2025 when he announced his retirement from the longest format just before India’s much-anticipated five-match Test series against England.
The retirement call followed his earlier exit from T20 internationals. After lifting the 2024 T20 World Cup within the Caribbean, Kohli decided it was the right time to step other than the shortest format.
His sudden departure has left India in a transitional phase, especially with ODI cricket also taking a backseat since IPL 2025.
With Kohli now out of each T20Is and Tests, his focus has shifted to ODIs and can next be seen in motion within the three-match ODI series against Australia starting October 19.
Kolhli’s last international appearance got here in the ultimate of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where India ended a 12-year drought by clinching the title against Recent Zealand on the Dubai International Stadium.
Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, ha…Read More
Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes on cricket content, ha… Read More
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