Virat Kohli’s Instagram like triggers fan reactions: Influencer LizLaz responds

Dubai: Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has once again found himself at the centre of social media attention after an Instagram interaction involving a post by German influencer and musician LizLaz (Liz Laz) sparked widespread online discussion.

According to reports circulating on social media and entertainment portals, Kohli briefly “liked” a post shared by the influencer before the engagement was quickly removed. Despite the like being short-lived, screenshots began circulating online, prompting speculation and memes across platforms.

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The episode drew comparisons to a similar situation in 2025, when Kohli’s account was reported to have liked a post by actor and influencer Avneet Kaur. At the time, Kohli issued a public clarification, stating: “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.”

Reacting to the recent attention, LizLaz said the situation escalated far beyond what she expected. Speaking to Hindustan Times, she shared that she initially felt happy but later became uncomfortable with how quickly the moment turned into a viral story.

“No, I felt a bit sorry for him actually,” she said, adding, “I was so happy that he liked it, but then him unliking it, I felt a bit bad for him because I don't even know how it became such a big story. How did people notice, how did they make it news that was probably not his intention behind it, but still I am grateful for it and I appreciate the support from him.”

Virat Kohli recently liked a girl's post on Instagram.

After many people started trolling him for simply liking a post, the truth is that LizLaz is a die-hard fan of Virat Kohli from South Africa. Her dream is to meet Virat Kohli, and she has also gone to watch an RCB match at… pic.twitter.com/vztgtxWYmX

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Amid the buzz, an old video of LizLaz expressing support for Royal Challengers Bengaluru resurfaced online. She noted that her interest in the team began during last year’s IPL while watching matches with friends from Bengaluru, adding that Kohli was a major reason she found RCB exciting to follow.

So far neither Virat Kohli nor his representatives have issued an official statement regarding the matter