Avneet Kaur reacts to Virat Kohli accidentally ‘liking’ her post, says…

Virat Kohli’s accidentally liking Avneet Kaur’s Instagram post sparked speculation and memes, but he later explained that it happened due to a technical glitch.

Published date india.com Published: August 26, 2025 8:54 AM IST
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New Delhi:  Actor Avneet Kaur, who is busy promoting her international project “Love in Vietnam”, finally opened up about the chatter surrounding cricket icon Virat Kohli’s accidentally liking one of her Instagram photos.

During the trailer launch event of “Love in Vietnam”, Avneet was asked about the increasing love she gets from top celebrities on social media. This question was indirectly pointed at Kohli’s recent “like” on her Instagram post, which created a buzz online. Avneet smiled and said, “Milta rahe pyaar… Aur kya hi keh sakti hoon (May the love keep coming…what more can I really say).”

Virat Kohli accidentally liked Avneet Kaur’s Instagram post

When fans noticed Virat Kohli liking one of Avneet’s stylish photos, in which she was wearing a lime green crop top and a printed miniskirt, social media went crazy. The incident sparked a flurry of responses, swiftly spreading memes and even trolling.

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Many people questioned the gesture, considering Kohli’s well-known public persona and private life. Later, he took to Instagram Stories to silence the chatter, explaining that the “like” was a technical error.

Virat Kohli took to Instagram and wrote, “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.”

For Avneet, the accidental “like” proved to be a blessing in disguise. She gained over a million new followers and reportedly bagged 12 brand endorsements, boosting her brand value by nearly 30%.

Virat Kohli set to make a comeeback in ODI against Australia

Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025. He is currently spending time with his family. Meanwhile, he was also spotted training for the upcoming ODI series at the Lord’s amid several rumours and speculations that he, along with India’s ODI skipper Rohit Sharma, might retire.

Story Highlights

  1. Avneet Kaur finally opened up about India star cricketer Virat Kohli accidentally liking her Instagram post.
  2. During a trailer launch event of her movie “Love in Veitnam”, Avneet was asked a question related to Kohli liking her Instagram Post
  3. Virat Kohli took to Instagram and clarified that it was a technical error.
  4. Virat Kohli set to a comeback in ODI against Australi as he was spotted training at the Lord’s

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