Yet again, a “like” has turned into a full-blown talking point for Virat Kohli, and social media has not let the debate cool down. In 2025, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart was drawn into controversy after he accidentally liked a post shared by Indian model and influencer Avneet Kaur. That moment snowballed into a major online discussion, eventually leading Kohli to issue a clarification to address the speculation. Now, another “like” has been spotted on Kohli’s profile—this time linked to the Instagram account of model LizLaz—prompting fresh claims from fans that it may be another algorithm-related glitch rather than an intentional action.
Key takeaways
- Kohli’s 2025 “like” controversy involved an Instagram post connected to model and influencer Avneet Kaur.
- The latest buzz started after a “like” was reportedly spotted on Kohli’s profile at model LizLaz’s Instagram account.
- During the Avneet Kaur episode, Kohli said an algorithm likely misread an interaction while he was clearing his feed.
- Fans quickly circulated screenshots online, turning a small action into a viral moment.
- On the field this season, Kohli has shown strong form for RCB, including a near-half-century effort in the previous match versus Lucknow Super Giants.
Another social-media “like” sparks fresh debate
The new round of discussion followed reports that Kohli’s profile on Instagram showed a liking of a post from LizLaz. Within moments of the “like” being noticed, screenshots began to spread across social platforms, amplifying what would normally be a minor interaction into a widely shared viral clip.
As the online chatter grew, fans also began mocking the entire episode, treating it as a running gag tied to how algorithms behave on social media. One comment captured the frustration of the moment in a Hindi quip: “Chain se like bhi ni krne deta ye samaaj.” Another account played along with the same theme, writing “Relax guys, it’s algorithm,” suggesting people should not read too much into the interaction.
Supporters who had followed the earlier Avneet Kaur incident now expect Kohli to handle this again with the same explanation—namely that any activity was not deliberate, but instead triggered by a feed-clearing process that may have been misinterpreted by platform systems.
Kohli’s earlier clarification and what fans are hoping for
During the Avneet Kaur episode, Kohli addressed the issue directly in a statement. He explained that while he was clearing his feed, it appeared the algorithm may have mistakenly recorded an interaction. He added that there was no intention behind the action and requested that unnecessary assumptions not be made, asking fans to understand the context.
Now, with the LizLaz “like” doing the rounds, some users are pushing for a similar follow-up, reiterating the idea that this could be another “algorithm mistake” rather than a conscious decision by Kohli. The speculation has fed into the wider online narrative: that a routine social-media action is being wrongly interpreted and then exaggerated by online communities.
RCB season update: Kohli’s form continues
While the off-field noise continues, Kohli’s on-field performances have remained a key focus for RCB supporters. This season, he has looked in excellent rhythm for the franchise.
In RCB’s previous match against the Lucknow Super Giants, Kohli featured as an Impact Player for the first time in his career. He was dismissed only one run short of reaching a half-century, but his contribution still proved valuable enough to help RCB register an easy win over LSG.
