• Social media erupted with memes after fans noticed Virat Kohli’s official handle liking a bold post by German influencer Lizzalazz.

  • This isn't the first time Kohli got involved in such kind of controversy as he faced a nearly identical situation involving Avneet Kaur.

IPL 2026: Netizens troll Virat Kohli as RCB star ‘Likes’ German influencer Lizzalazz’s bold pic
Fans take aim at Virat Kohli after he likes German influencer photo (Image Source: X)

Virat Kohli, the heartbeat of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), is no stranger to being in the spotlight. However, during the heat of the IPL 2026 season, the King found himself trending for reasons far removed from his cover drive. Social media erupted in a frenzy of memes and witty jabs after fans spotted Kohli’s official handle “liking” a bold picture of popular German influencer Lizzalazz. While Kohli remains a titan on the field, this digital slip-up has turned into the season’s biggest off-field distraction.

Virat Kohli’s “Like” set the internet ablaze

The drama unfolded late Thursday night when eagle-eyed fans noticed a notification that quickly went viral: Kohli had engaged with a recent post by Lizzalazz, a German vlogger and singer. Within minutes, screenshots were plastered across X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Reddit.

Lizzalazz, known for her lifestyle content and massive following, suddenly became a household name among Indian cricket fans. While the “like” was eventually removed, the digital footprint remained, sparking a wave of speculation and humor about whether the RCB star was simply scrolling too fast or intentionally admiring the content.

‘Algorithm Strikes Again’: Fans take aim at Kohli

This isn’t the first time Kohli got involved in such kind of controversy. In early 2025, he faced a nearly identical situation involving Avneet Kaur. At that time, he released a statement clarifying that the interaction was an accident caused by the way Instagram’s feed refreshes. By repeating the “mistake” in 2026, Kohli has inadvertently turned a minor tech glitch into a long-running joke within the cricketing community.

Fans on social media soon flooded timelines with jokes about “Anushka’s reaction” and even advised the former captain to “invest in a private account.” The hashtag #Algorithm quickly began trending, with users creating hilarious edits of Kohli looking nervous in the dugout.

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