Kohli explains Instagram mix-up after fans speculate over actress post
Virat Kohli addressed social media speculation after a like was seemingly registered from his Instagram account on a fan page dedicated to actress Avneet Kaur
Virat Kohli has addressed the social media buzz that erupted after many users claimed that the cricketer liked a post from a fan page dedicated to actress Avneet Kaur on Instagram.
The incident, which sparked considerable chatter online, a barrage of reactions and even some unwarranted tagging of Kohli's wife, Anushka Sharma, in the comment section of the post, as well as on other social media platforms.
Kohli has now responded with a direct and measured statement, requesting people not to read too much into the incident.
Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel
Kohli took to Instagram Stories and issued a clarification that aimed to put the matter to rest. Without naming the actress or the post, he addressed the controversy directly and urged the public to avoid speculation.
His statement read: "I'd like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made. Thank you for your understanding."
