Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli found himself at the center of online buzz after fans noticed he had liked a photo posted by actress Avneet Kaur on Instagram. The incident quickly sparked widespread speculation, fueling a wave of chatter and misinformation across social media platforms.
To address the brewing rumors, Kohli took to his Instagram Stories with a clear and concise clarification. He explained that the interaction was unintentional, likely caused by the platform’s algorithm during routine activity on his account.
“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,” Kohli wrote.
He also confirmed that the accidental “like” had since been removed.
Interestingly, the incident unfolded just a day after Kohli had posted a heartfelt birthday message for his wife, Anushka Sharma, further fueling online intrigue.
Despite the clarification, the moment continues to be discussed widely — a reminder of how even the smallest social media actions from celebrities can draw massive public attention.
