Amid Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s strong IPL 2025 run, Virat Kohli unexpectedly grabbed headlines—not for his on-field heroics, but due to a controversy sparked by a viral Instagram activity involving actress Avneet Kaur.
Social media was abuzz when eagle-eyed netizens spotted Kohli’s Instagram handle allegedly among the ‘likes’ on a vacation photo posted by Avneet. The screenshot, which originated from a fan page dedicated to the actress, triggered a wave of speculation and gossip across online platforms, leaving fans and followers stunned.
Netziens fueled the drama further was the contrast between this alleged interaction and Kohli’s recent birthday tribute to his wife, Anushka Sharma. Known for keeping his personal life away from public scrutiny, Kohli’s digital silence often leaves room for wild interpretations. This time, however, the cricketer chose not to stay quiet.
In response to the growing chatter, Kohli took to his Instagram stories to set the record straight. In his official clarification, he stated, “While clearing up my feed, it seems the algorithm mistakenly registered an interaction. There was no intention behind it. I kindly ask everyone not to jump to conclusions. Thank you for understanding.” With this statement, Kohli dismissed the assumptions that had begun to spiral on social media.
This episode comes shortly after Avneet Kaur was linked in the gossip mill with another cricketer, Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill, adding another layer to the ongoing buzz. Despite the rumours, Kohli’s firm response seems to have quelled much of the speculation, reminding fans that even accidental digital activity can snowball into full-blown controversy in today’s hyper-connected world.
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