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Virat Kohli's Instagram account deactivated [Source: X]
In a shocking development, Virat Kohli's social media account on Instagram was found to be inaccessible. After January 29, fans were concerned about whether Virat Kohli had deactivated his Instagram account himself or if it was restricted due to a technical glitch.
Virat Kohli’s Instagram account has over 270 million followers, making it one of the most-followed accounts on the platform. His Instagram presence has been global, with fans closely following updates from his life, including pictures with his wife Anushka Sharma, moments from his cricketing journey, and brand shoots.
What happened to Virat Kohli’s Instagram account?
However, it appears that the axe may have fallen on Virat Kohli’s Instagram era. As of now, if anyone searches for Virat Kohli’s account on Instagram, it shows a blank page with only the number of posts listed. Some users are also receiving a “This page isn’t available” message while trying to access his profile.
At the moment, it is unclear whether Kohli has purposely deactivated his Instagram account for a digital detox or if this is the result of a platform-related glitch. Any clarification from Instagram’s side is still awaited.
If this turns out to be a temporary issue blocking his profile, fans online are nevertheless severely confused and heartbroken at the thought of Kohli leaving social media.
Kohli has been one of the most-followed personalities on Instagram worldwide, with followers including global sports icons such as tennis legend Novak Djokovic.
Brands from across the world have collaborated with Kohli through Instagram, where he frequently posted brand deals and advertisements. His feed, however, was primarily dominated by brand promotions, a few posts with his wife Anushka Sharma, and glimpses of his cricketing career.
Let’s take a look at how the fans reacted to Kohli’s Instagram account deactivation:
Possible reason behind Kohli’s Instagram deactivation
Meanwhile, the timing of Virat Kohli potentially stepping away from Instagram has raised several eyebrows.
This comes shortly after his retirement from Test cricket, following which Kohli travelled to Vrindavan with Anushka Sharma to visit Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram and meet Shri Premanand Govind Sharanji Maharaj, whom the couple visits frequently. Their interactions with Premanandji Maharaj have also gone viral on the internet.
Reportedly, Kohli and Anushka took part in Ekantik Vartalap, during which Premanandji Maharaj shared his spiritual teachings and emphasised that true abundance does not come from fame or divine gifts, but from inner change and clarity of thought.
For the unaware, Virat Kohli’s X (formerly Twitter) account is still active, although there has been no response or clarification from that social media handle either.
Since the cricketing legend has not addressed the mystery surrounding his Instagram account, fans can only wait to see whether this is truly a digital detox or merely a technical glitch.
Kohli to return in England tour
On the cricketing front, Virat Kohli has been enjoying a spectacular run with the bat. He ended the New Zealand series on a high, scoring a brilliant 124-run knock in the third ODI and averaging 80 across the series.
Nevertheless, Kohli will now have some time away from national duties, with his next assignment scheduled for the India tour of England in 2026, where the first ODI is set to take place in July 2026.
