Deleted, Hacked, or Suspended? Virat Kohli's Instagram Back Online... Sparks Panic

Virat Kohli's Instagram account, which was deleted, is now active again. The reason for this incident remains unclear from Kohli's side.
Virat Kohli makes a grand return to Instagram (Photo: PTI)

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Virat Kohli's Instagram Account Reactivated:

Star batsman of the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli, created quite a stir on social media on Friday when his official Instagram account suddenly disappeared. This unexpected event led to restlessness among his fans, who began to speculate about the reasons.

Many users, upon searching for his profile, encountered a 'User not found' notice, sparking rumors that King Kohli had either deleted or deactivated his account.

Kohli enjoys a massive following on Instagram, boasting 270 million (27 crores) followers. This abrupt vanishing act led fans to flood social media with questions, even reaching out to his wife, Actress Anushka Sharma, on her Instagram post comments, inquiring, 'Where is Kohli?'

Kohli's Instagram Return

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However, within hours, his Instagram account was reactivated, much to the relief of his fans. As of now, neither Kohli nor his team has officially commented on the situation yet.

Kohli returns online

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Thus, it remains unclear whether technical issues caused the deactivation or if it was a personal decision by Kohli. Another burning question is whether Kohli's account was hacked.

Interestingly, the matter escalated when the profile of Kohli's brother, Vikas Kohli, also disappeared from search results on Friday morning, displaying 'Profile isn't available' on his page.

Kohli’s Other Social Media Accounts Remained Active:

After his Instagram went offline, Kohli was active on other social platforms. His X (formerly Twitter) account was operational, which led to various fan speculations. The 37-year-old recently returned to London after an impressive show in the ODI series against New Zealand. He is set to play in IPL 2026 with RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore), aiming to retain the title.

Kohli's recent form has been impressive. Returning in October after a four-month break, Kohli scored 616 runs in nine ODIs, including three centuries. During this time, he temporarily topped the ICC ODI batting rankings, although New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell soon surpassed him.

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