Virat Kohli has once again set the internet on fire, and this time after dominating the side in the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi. Just when the buzz around the Avneet Kaur incident was finally starting to fade away, the Indian cricket superstar unexpectedly created a new storm on social media.
And this time too all this because of an Instagram like. Virat Kohli liked a reel featuring Punjabi singer-rapper Karan Aujla and late Sidhu Moose Wala and it took the internet by storm within minutes.
Virat Kohli’s choice on Karan Aujla-Sidhu Moose wala reel breaks the internet
Fans flooded every corner of social media, with some loving the gesture and celebrating how Kohli appreciated two cultural icons. Others immediately linked it back to the Avneet Kaur controversy, and turned just one Instagram like into a fresh wave of drama.
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Kohli’s simple image has now become the biggest talking point of the day, thanks to the massive following of Indian cricketers and the emotional connect that millions of people still have with Sidhu Moose Wala. Its significance is further heightened by the complicated history between Karan Aujla and Sidhu Moose Wala, as well as the singer’s controversial death in 2022.
Their rivalry was well known. At one time people even claimed that people associated with Aujla had threatened to attack Moose Wala. But before the tragedy struck, Aujla revealed that she and Moose Wala had cleared everything over a phone call, and there was no bad blood between them.
Notably, the death of Sidhu Moose Wala still remains one of the darkest moments in the Punjabi music industry.
Virat Kohli-Avneet Kaur Instagram like controversy
In April 2025, there was an uproar on social media when people noticed that Virat Kohli had liked a picture of actress Avneet Kaur on Instagram. The like disappeared soon after, but screenshots had already spread and the moment quickly turned into a viral topic.
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Fans started making memes and guessing what actually happened. As the discussion grew, Kohli took to Instagram to clarify that it was nothing more than a technical glitch while he was cleaning his feed. The matter was calmed down after explanation, but the incident remained in the headlines for months.
Children surprised Virat Kohli by giving him roses when he reached Raipur for the match against South Africa.
Kohli, on the other hand, was given a warm and emotional welcome in Raipur on Monday evening when he reached the team hotel for the second ODI against South Africa, starting on Wednesday, December 3. A group of small children had gathered at the entrance, each holding a rose, hoping to meet their favorite cricketer.
As soon as Kohli came out of the team bus, children walked ahead shyly carrying flowers. Kohli smiled, took his time and accepted each rose with gentle gratitude. The children were completely amazed, as some could not stop smiling, while others simply stared in disbelief. The short but sweet conversation quickly went viral on social media.
This is how fans welcomed Kohli in Raipur pic.twitter.com/Y1YNCNUcxd
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