Social media has brought cricket players closer to their fans than ever before, but it has also led to some controversies from time to time.
Players must be very careful with what they post online to avoid getting into trouble. Every part of a cricketer’s life is being watched closely, and even a small mistake can turn into a big issue quickly.
Virat Kohli Responds To The Latest Controversy
One cricketer who understands this better than anyone is Virat Kohli, probably the most popular cricketer in the world right now.
The former India captain has almost 271 million followers on Instagram, making him the most popular cricketer on social media. Even the legendary Sachin Tendulkar doesn’t come close to his popularity. Tendulkar is second on the list, with just over 50 million followers.
Virat Kohli has managed to avoid most social media controversies, but he recently got into one because of a simple ‘like’. The right-handed batsman posted a birthday wish for his wife, Anushka Sharma, on social media.
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However, things took a different turn when Virat liked a post from a fan page dedicated to actress Avneet Kaur on Instagram. Fans quickly noticed it, and it caused a lot of talk online. This also led to some wild rumors among fans.
As things started to get out of hand, Virat Kohli didn’t wait long to address the situation. On Friday (May 2), he posted a clarification on Instagram.
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Without mentioning the actress’s name, the former India captain addressed the issue, saying:
“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.”
Meanwhile, Kohli is playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2025. His next match will be on May 3, when RCB takes on Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Kohli has been in great form this season. He is currently the third-highest run-scorer in IPL 2025, having scored 443 runs in 10 matches, including 6 fifties.
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