Cricketer Virat Kohli has addressed the recent social media stir caused by claims that he liked a post from a fan page dedicated to actress Avneet Kaur on Instagram. The incident ignited widespread chatter across online platforms, with some users even dragging Kohli’s wife, actress Anushka Sharma, into the discussion through a flurry of tags and comments.
The buzz began after several eagle-eyed social media users claimed to have spotted Kohli’s Instagram handle in the likes of a post featuring the young actress. The development quickly gained traction, resulting in an outpouring of speculation and unsolicited commentary across Twitter, Instagram, and beyond.
In a bid to quell the growing rumours, Kohli took to Instagram Stories to issue a calm and measured response. Though he refrained from naming the actress or the specific post in question, his statement was clearly aimed at dispelling the speculation.
“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 understanding,” the cricketer wrote.
Kohli’s statement was widely shared and applauded by fans for its clarity and dignity. Many have since called for greater respect for personal boundaries and a more thoughtful approach to online interactions.
The controversy serves as a reminder of how quickly innocuous online activity can spiral into public drama, particularly when celebrities are involved. Kohli’s prompt clarification, however, appears to have gone some way in bringing the matter to a close.