Virat Kohli Sparks Controversy Again After Liking German Influencer’s Bold Photo

Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has found himself in familiar territory — trending on social media for all the wrong reasons. On Thursday night, eagle-eyed users noticed that Kohli had reportedly liked a bold Instagram photo posted by German influencer Lizzalazz. The incident quickly spiraled into a viral moment, flooding Reddit and Twitter with jokes and memes.

Netizens React with Humor and Jabs

Social media users wasted no time having fun at Kohli’s expense. One Reddit user quipped that his wife, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, “will be very upset,” while another humorously advised the cricketer to create a private Instagram account. A third described the like as a “mistakenly registered interaction” — a phrase that carried an unmistakable irony.

Not the First Time — The Avneet Kaur Incident

This is not the first time Kohli has landed in such a situation. Last year, he faced a nearly identical controversy after reportedly liking a post by actress Avneet Kaur. Kohli issued an official clarification at the time, attributing the interaction to Instagram’s algorithm rather than any personal intent. The explanation, however, only amplified the debate rather than quieting it. Avneet herself addressed the buzz at a film trailer launch, playfully saying, “May the love keep coming.”

Kohli has been married to Anushka Sharma since 2017. The couple, who first met on a television commercial shoot in 2013, are parents to daughter Vamika, born in 2021, and son Akaay, born in February