India cricket star Virat Kohli’s Instagram account briefly disappeared overnight on January 30, sparking speculation and concern among fans worldwide. The account was restored around 8:30 am the following morning, but Kohli’s brother Vikas Kohli’s profile remains deactivated.
The sudden blackout triggered memes, jokes, and humorous fan reactions across social media, with many linking it to viral trends like the “missing penguin” phenomenon. While fans are relieved that Virat’s account is back online, neither Kohli nor Instagram has clarified whether the disappearance was a technical glitch or a deliberate move.
This incident follows Kohli’s previous social media controversy, where he had to clarify an accidental like on influencer Avneet Kaur’s post. Despite minimal personal posting in recent times, Kohli remains one of the world’s most-followed athletes, making any sudden social media absence widely noticed.
