India star cricketer Virat Kohli caused a stir on social media after his Instagram account suddenly became unavailable late on January 30. The account was restored on Friday morning, but the brief disappearance left fans confused and curious.
Kohli’s Instagram profile, one of the most followed sports accounts in the world, was not visible to users late on Thursday night. Fans were quick to notice the issue. Many reported that they could not search for his profile or access old posts.
No Clarity on Sudden Instagram Blackout
The incident did not stop with Virat Kohli. His brother, Vikas Kohli, was also found to have his Instagram account deactivated around the same time. While Virat Kohli’s profile came back online at around 8:30 am on Friday, Vikas Kohli’s account was still inactive at the time of writing.
There has been no official explanation so far. Neither Kohli nor his management team has commented on the issue. Instagram has also not released any statement. Because of this silence, fans were left guessing. Some believed it was a personal decision. Others felt it could have been a technical glitch.
Social media platforms were flooded with reactions overnight. Fans shared screenshots and tagged Instagram’s official handle. Many asked for clarity. Some users reacted with humour. A few fans even left playful comments on Anushka Sharma’s Instagram page, asking about Kohli’s sudden absence.
As the discussion grew, memes began spreading quickly. Several users linked the incident to the viral “missing penguin” trend. Images of Kohli’s unavailable profile were shared alongside the penguin. The posts joked that both had disappeared from the internet without any reason.
Kohli’s account is now fully accessible again. However, the reason behind the brief blackout remains unknown. The short incident once again showed the massive online presence and influence of the Indian cricket icon.
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