New Delhi: Former Indian captain and legendary cricketer Virat Kohli's Instagram account suddenly disappeared late Thursday-Friday night. Searching for his name on the social media platform reveals neither his profile nor any posts. Millions of fans are shocked and concerned by this unexpected development.
Profile Not Visible
Searching for Virat Kohli on Instagram reveals his profile completely missing. Many users say it appears the account has been deleted or deactivated. However, no official statement has been issued by Kohli or his management team regarding this matter, further fueling the suspense.
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Account with 274 million followers
Virat Kohli is among the most followed cricketers in the world. His Instagram account had over 274 million followers. The sudden disappearance of such a prominent star's account has become a major topic of discussion on social media. Fans are sharing screenshots on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, raising various questions.
Technical glitch or a self-imposed break?
Fans are rife with speculation. Some believe it could be a technical glitch on Instagram, while others suggest Virat Kohli may have decided to take a break from social media. Some users also suspect his account has been hacked. Without official information, the situation remains unclear.
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Has previously distanced himself from social media
This isn't the first time Virat Kohli has taken a drastic step regarding social media. He has previously removed several promotional and advertising posts from his Instagram account. He stated that he wanted to focus more on cricket and his family. However, the complete disappearance of his account this time is even more surprising to fans.
Impressive record on the field
Amidst the social media uproar, Virat Kohli's cricket career is also in the news. He has scored 85 centuries in international cricket so far. In Test cricket, he scored 9,230 runs in 210 innings across 123 matches, including 30 centuries. In ODI cricket, Kohli has scored 14,797 runs in 311 matches and scored 54 centuries. He also has 4,188 runs and one century in T20 Internationals. After retiring from Test and T20 internationals, he is currently active only in ODI cricket.
Fans await a statement
All eyes are now on an official statement from Virat Kohli or his team. Until the situation becomes clear, speculation is likely to continue on social media.