Cricketer Clarifies Instagram Mishap, Citing Algorithm Error Amid Social Media Uproar
3 May 2025, New Delhi
When fans discovered that Indian cricket player Virat Kohli’s verified Instagram account had liked a picture of actress Avneet Kaur, he became the focus of a social media frenzy. A fan website posted the photo, which showed Kaur on a recent trip to Goa wearing a green bralette and a bikini scarf.
A day after Kohli sent a touching birthday greeting for his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, the ‘like’ was sent out, sparking a wave of memes and internet conjecture. Screenshots of the exchange quickly went viral, and internet users made fun of Anushka Sharma and even Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta.
“I’d like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction,” Kohli wrote in a statement responding to the unexpected attention on his Instagram Stories. It was done with absolutely no intention. Please don’t make any erroneous assumptions.
Despite the clarification, the incident continued to trend online, with many users expressing skepticism and sharing humorous takes on the situation. The ‘like’ has since been removed from the post.
This episode highlights the intense scrutiny public figures face on social media, where even inadvertent actions can lead to widespread attention and debate.
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