Virat Kohli, a name that often trends for record-breaking knocks and fierce on-field spirit, found himself in headlines on May 2 for a rather surprising reason. This time, it wasn’t about centuries or match-winning moments. It was about a simple ‘like’ on Instagram that stirred quite the commotion. Fans noticed Virat’s interaction with a post from one of Avneet Kaur’s fan pages, and it quickly snowballed into chatter across social media platforms.
The post wasn’t particularly unusual, but the cricketer’s unexpected engagement set tongues wagging. Fans and gossip pages wasted no time spinning theories. Speculations took flight, with people crafting their own narratives around the harmless social media activity. Memes followed, and so did divided opinions.
As the noise around the incident grew louder, Virat decided to address it head-on. Breaking his silence, he issued a clear statement through his official account. In his note, he explained that while cleaning up his feed, something went amiss. He mentioned that the app’s algorithm might have mistakenly registered an action. “There was absolutely no intent behind it,” he clarified, urging people to steer clear of assumptions and avoid reading too much into it. He politely requested everyone for understanding and maturity.
Just when the internet was settling down, television actor Sheezan Khan stepped in with unexpected support for the cricketer. Known for his roles in Ali Baba: Dastaan-E-Kabul, Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, and his stint in Khatron Ke Khiladi 13, Sheezan shared his personal experience with a similar glitch. Taking to his Instagram stories, he posted a screenshot that showed him following a profile he had no memory of ever connecting with.
In his story, Sheezan expressed his disbelief, mentioning how he was casually going through stories when he noticed a random profile marked as ‘following’. Stunned, he questioned, “When did that happen? Instagram is seriously glitching!!” His post quickly drew attention, as it echoed what Virat had experienced just days before.
It didn’t stop there. A follower reached out to Sheezan, narrating a similar experience. The actor shared a screenshot of that message too, which confirmed the glitch wasn’t an isolated case. Seizing the moment, Sheezan cheekily tagged Virat Kohli in his next story and wrote, “Nation owes you an apology.” It was a light, humorous gesture that subtly reminded everyone of the digital world’s unpredictable side.
For days, the harmless incident had drawn unnecessary attention, with overanalyzing fans and online pages throwing around baseless ideas. Sheezan’s evidence worked like a calming wave. It reinforced the fact that glitches on social media aren’t rare. Algorithms misfire. Apps malfunction. What seems like an action sometimes isn’t one.
