Virat KohliThere is already a lot of excitement around the return of international cricket, but it has also triggered a storm of misinformation online. Ahead of the first ODI against India, a viral picture is doing the rounds on social media in which it is being claimed that Kohli is signing the Pakistan flag in Perth. AustraliaThe photo immediately sparked emotional reactions from users across various platforms, sparking widespread debate.
Virat Kohli’s picture of him signing Pakistan flag on return causes online uproar as picture goes viral
As Team India landed in Perth for their much-awaited white-ball series against Australia, the excitement was sky high to see Kohli and. Rohit Sharma Back in blue. During a public interaction outside the team hotel, Kohli thanked several fans by signing jerseys and memorabilia. The viral picture has been shared by many anonymous accounts with this caption “Kohli signs Pakistani flag in Perth.” The post spread like wildfire and triggered an online war between social media keyboard warriors from India and Pakistan over the picture.
Virat Kohli was seen giving autograph to a Pakistani fan in Perth, Australia. pic.twitter.com/pGZ9s90oVw
– Zeeshan Nadeem (@Shani_7800) 16 October 2025
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Know here the whole truth behind the viral picture
A fan’s video uploaded by Rev Sportz has confirmed the fact that Kohli had signed only the red and black colors Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Jersey, the same team he led to the IPL 2025 final earlier this year. In the clip, the fan can be seen proudly holding the franchise’s merchandise, not a national flag. Original footage shot by local journalists in Australia showed no sign of the flag. This doctored image was part of a wider trend of AI-manipulated visuals targeting high-profile athletes to cause outrage and confusion.
Kohli focused on his comeback after India champions trophy Triumph has been actively training at the nets and looks in great form ahead of the ODI opener on October 19. This fabricated photo is a reminder of how deepfake tools can distort reality within seconds. As India prepares for a high-risk tour, the episode also underlines the need for media literacy and careful consumption of viral content. The truth is that Kohli’s gesture was a token of gratitude to a supporter and not a political statement, as has been falsely claimed.
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