Argus News - Virat Kohli 'Likes' Sizzling Pic of German Model LizLaz & Internet Can’t Keep Calm

Bhubaneswar, Apr 17: Social media was abuzz after claims surfaced that Indian cricketer Virat Kohli had liked a photo of German influencer LizLaz on Instagram. While the ‘like’ quickly caught users’ attention, it remains unclear whether it was accidental or a result of an algorithm glitch.

Photo Goes Viral Months Later
The image, originally posted in January, was shot by noted fashion photographer Advait Vaidya. Featuring LizLaz in a powder blue backless halter mini dress during a “golden hour” shoot, the post had garnered several thousand likes earlier but resurfaced after Kohli’s alleged interaction was noticed.

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Vaidya later shared a screenshot of the Instagram notification and wrote, “How does one react to this… When the GOAT, @virat.kohli, likes your post… we are still rubbing our eyes.”

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Social Media Reacts With Memes
Soon after, users flooded platforms with humorous reactions, many referencing Kohli’s wife, actor Anushka Sharma.

Anushka ke pati ka algrothim is wilding. Mark zuckerberg should resign imo
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Comments ranged from “Algorithm strikes again, Virat?” to “Anushka will be very upset,” while others joked about past instances of celebrity social media activity making headlines.

Who Is LizLaz?
LizLaz, who describes herself as a vlogger, foodie, and singer, is based in Germany and has nearly half a million followers on Instagram.
She mentions having South African and German roots and holds a Master’s degree in Psychology. She frequently collaborates with Indian photographers and artists.

Kohli-Anushka: A Quick Look
Kohli and Anushka Sharma first met in 2013 during a television commercial shoot and later married in 2017 in Italy. The couple have two children -- daughter Vamika, born in January 2021, and son Akaay, born in February 2024.