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Virat Kohli's Instagram Account Restored After Mysterious Disappearance

Star cricketer Virat Kohli's official Instagram account, followed by 274 million users, suddenly became inaccessible, triggering widespread online speculation and trending hashtags. The account was reinstated the following morning, ending a brief but intense period of confusion among his global fanbase. Theories for the disappearance ranged from a voluntary social media break to a potential technical glitch or hacking incident, though no evidence supported the latter. The incident highlighted Kohli's massive digital influence, coming shortly after he reclaimed the top ICC ODI batting ranking and broke Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs against New Zealand in ODIs.

Key Points: Virat Kohli's Instagram Account Reinstated After Brief Vanishing Act

  • Account vanished with error message
  • 274M followers left baffled
  • Theories ranged from hack to voluntary break
  • Kohli recently reclaimed No.1 ODI ranking
  • He surpassed Sachin Tendulkar's NZ ODI record
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Virat Kohli's Instagram account reinstated after brief disappearance

Virat Kohli's Instagram account, with 274M followers, was restored after a brief disappearance that sparked online frenzy and hacking theories.

"The unexpected development quickly triggered a wave of speculation, especially given Kohli's massive global following. - Article"

New Delhi, Jan 30

Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli's official Instagram account was reinstated on Friday morning, following a brief disappearance that left fans baffled and buzzing online.

On Thursday night, Virat's official Instagram account, which boasts a whopping 274 million followers, suddenly became inaccessible, leaving millions of fans wondering whether the profile was deleted, deactivated, or temporarily suspended.

Users attempting to visit Kohli's verified handle were met with an error message stating that the page was unavailable.

The unexpected development quickly triggered a wave of speculation, especially given Kohli's massive global following and his reputation as one of the most active athletes on social media. His Instagram presence, known for blending cricket updates, brand collaborations, fitness routines, and family moments, has long been a key connection point with fans.

Within minutes of the account vanishing, hashtags related to Kohli began trending across platforms. Supporters flooded X and fan forums with screenshots and theories, ranging from a possible voluntary break from social media to a technical issue on Instagram's end. Some even speculated about a hacking incident, though there has been no evidence to support such claims.

Kohli, one of cricket's most recognisable figures worldwide, commands one of the largest followings among athletes globally. His digital influence extends far beyond the cricket field, making the sudden absence of his account all the more noticeable.

He recently reclaimed the No. 1 ICC ODI batting ranking after a masterful 124-run knock against New Zealand earlier this month, his 54th ODI century, before moving to second, before Daryl Mitchell went past the Indian legend to be on top of the ODI chart.

Kohli etched his name in the record books by becoming India's highest run-scorer against New Zealand in ODI history.

Across 35 ODIs against the Kiwis, Kohli has amassed 1,773 runs at an impressive average of 55.4, including six centuries and 10 half-centuries, with a highest score of 154. He surpassed Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 1,750 runs in 42 matches at an average of 46.05, with five hundreds and eight fifties.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The power of social media and fandom was on full display. The account was gone for what, a few hours? And it was trending worldwide. It shows his incredible reach. Hope it was just a glitch.
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Aditya G
Honestly, maybe a short break from social media would do him good. The man just broke a Sachin paaji record! He should be celebrating, not worrying about Instagram. Focus should be on the game.
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Priya S
My whole family group was buzzing about this last night! My dad was convinced it was a hacking attempt by jealous fans from another country. Glad it's nothing serious. #KingKohli
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Michael C
As a cricket fan from abroad, this shows how central Kohli is to the sport's global conversation. 274 million followers is a staggering number. The platform itself must have panicked when his account vanished.
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Kavya N
All is well that ends well! But seriously, Meta needs better systems. An account of that importance disappearing is not a small issue. What if it had been compromised? They need to answer.

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