Social Media / Where Is Virat Kohli on Instagram? Fans Seek Answers from Anushka Sharma as Account Vanishes
·5 months ago·3 min read
Key Points
- Virat Kohli’s Instagram account, with over 274 million followers, was deactivated suddenly, leaving fans concerned.
- Followers flooded Anushka Sharma’s posts seeking answers; Kohli’s X account remains active without clarification.
- Speculation grows as family-linked Instagram accounts also appear inaccessible; no official statement from Kohli or Meta.
Mumbai, Jan 30: Indian cricket star Virat Kohli’s Instagram account was found deactivated on Friday, triggering widespread concern and curiosity among his millions of followers.
The account, which had over 274 million followers, was no longer accessible as of Friday morning. Users attempting to visit the handle @virat.kohli were met with messages stating that the page was unavailable or the link had been broken.
The sudden disappearance was first noticed in the early hours of the day and quickly became a talking point across social media platforms. Kohli’s account on X (formerly Twitter) remains active, though he has not issued any clarification so far.
Fans Question Anushka
With no official word from Kohli or his management, fans turned their attention to his wife actor Anushka Sharma’s Instagram account, flooding her recent posts with questions and comments seeking clarity on the cricketer’s absence from the platform. Anushka, however, has not responded to the queries.
The development comes at a time when Kohli has been enjoying a strong run of form. Earlier this month, he returned to the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings after scoring a century against New Zealand. On the field, his performance has remained unaffected by the social media development.
Speculations Sky High
Adding to the mystery, users also reported that Instagram accounts linked to Kohli’s family, including that of his brother Vikas Kohli, were not appearing in searches on Friday morning.
In the absence of an official explanation from Meta or Kohli’s team, speculation has continued online. However, there is no confirmation yet on whether the deactivation is temporary or permanent.
Meme Fest
As speculation swirled, memes quickly took over social media, with users linking Kohli’s Instagram disappearance to the recent viral “missing penguin” trend that had briefly gripped the internet. Posts joked that 2026 appeared to be a year of unexplained vanishings, pairing screenshots of Kohli’s unavailable profile with images of the penguin, suggesting both had “walked off the internet without explanation."
Kohli On Strike
Kohli remains active on other digital platforms and continues to fulfil his professional commitments. The 37-year-old is expected to return to competitive action during the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to defend their title.
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For now, fans continue to wait for an official update to explain the sudden disappearance of one of the most-followed accounts on Instagram.
The account, which had over 274 million followers, was no longer accessible as of Friday morning. Users attempting to visit the handle @virat.kohli were met with messages stating that the page was unavailable or the link had been broken.
The sudden disappearance was first noticed in the early hours of the day and quickly became a talking point across social media platforms. Kohli’s account on X (formerly Twitter) remains active, though he has not issued any clarification so far.
Fans Question Anushka
With no official word from Kohli or his management, fans turned their attention to his wife actor Anushka Sharma’s Instagram account, flooding her recent posts with questions and comments seeking clarity on the cricketer’s absence from the platform. Anushka, however, has not responded to the queries.
The development comes at a time when Kohli has been enjoying a strong run of form. Earlier this month, he returned to the top of the ICC ODI batting rankings after scoring a century against New Zealand. On the field, his performance has remained unaffected by the social media development.
Speculations Sky High
Adding to the mystery, users also reported that Instagram accounts linked to Kohli’s family, including that of his brother Vikas Kohli, were not appearing in searches on Friday morning.
In the absence of an official explanation from Meta or Kohli’s team, speculation has continued online. However, there is no confirmation yet on whether the deactivation is temporary or permanent.
Meme Fest
As speculation swirled, memes quickly took over social media, with users linking Kohli’s Instagram disappearance to the recent viral “missing penguin” trend that had briefly gripped the internet. Posts joked that 2026 appeared to be a year of unexplained vanishings, pairing screenshots of Kohli’s unavailable profile with images of the penguin, suggesting both had “walked off the internet without explanation."
Virat Kohli after deactivating his Instagram account: pic.twitter.com/SiSJqp0atU
— Xavier Uncle (@xavierunclelite) January 29, 2026
Kohli On Strike
Kohli remains active on other digital platforms and continues to fulfil his professional commitments. The 37-year-old is expected to return to competitive action during the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru will look to defend their title.
Also Read: Shock at Balasore School as Police Recover Gun From Class-VIII Student’s Bag, Tension Erupts
For now, fans continue to wait for an official update to explain the sudden disappearance of one of the most-followed accounts on Instagram.
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