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Virat Kohli (Source: AFP)
Virat Kohli is once again dominating headlines, both for his exceptional form and an unexpected social media controversy. The star batter has been in brilliant touch in the ongoing IPL 2026 season, scoring 228 runs in five matches and currently holding the Orange Cap.
Kohli's performances have been vital for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, currently sitting comfortably in second place on the IPL 2026 points table.
However, while Virat Kohli's IPL form is in the news, his Instagram activity related to LizLaz has sparked a fresh wave of discussion online.
Did Virat Kohli like LizLaz's picture?
The controversy began after social media users claimed that Virat Kohli's official Instagram account had liked a picture posted by German influencer LizLaz.
The post in question is not recent; it dates back to January 30, and features the influencer posing and a picture with a caption about " Some golden hour shots." Screenshots of the alleged 'like' quickly went viral, leading to widespread speculation.
It is important to note that it remains unclear whether Virat Kohli actually liked the post intentionally, accidentally, or due to a technical glitch. However, the internet wasted no time turning the moment into a meme fest.
This has led many fans to once again bring up the now-famous 'algorithm' explanation Virat Kohli had used in the past regarding Avneet Kaur's incident.
Who is influencer LizLaz?
LizLaz, whose name has suddenly become a trending topic in India, is a Germany-based content creator. She is known for her travel blogs, lifestyle content, and occasional singing videos.
According to her social media profile (Instagram), she holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and enjoys exploring different countries and cultures.
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Her content mainly focuses on aesthetic visuals, travel diaries, and personal experiences, which have helped her build a strong global online presence.
How did social media users react to Virat Kohli's 'Like' incident?
As soon as the screenshots surfaced, social media platforms were flooded with reactions. Many users responded with humour, reviving Kohli's iconic 'algorithm' explanation.
Comments like "Ya sab algorithm ki galti hai bhai" and "Another paragraph loading on algorithm" quickly started trending.
Others poked fun by suggesting that even tech giants should "fix the algorithm." Amid all the banter, one word kept appearing repeatedly, 'algorithm.'
In this article, let's take a look at how fans reacted to the alleged 'like' from Kohli on LizLaz's picture.
What was Virat Kohli and Avneet Kaur incident?
This is not the first time Virat Kohli has faced such a situation. In 2025, a similar controversy erupted when fans noticed that he had liked a post by actress Avneet Kaur. That incident quickly went viral, prompting Kohli to issue a public clarification.
In his statement, he explained that while clearing his Instagram feed, the platform's algorithm might have mistakenly registered an interaction.
He emphasised that there was no intent behind the action and requested fans not to make unnecessary assumptions.
“I'd like to clarify that while clearing my feed, the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made. I appreciate your understanding,” Virat Kohli explained after liking a photo of Avneet Kaur.
Despite the clarification, the incident became a long-running meme on social media.
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