Virat Kohli's Instagram Account Deactivated, Fans Seek Answers From Anushka Sharma
No official statement has been made on Virat Kohli's Instagram deactivation, sparking speculation and memes, as fans await updates from the cricketer or his wife Anushka Sharma.
- Virat Kohli's Instagram account with 274 million followers was deactivated on 30 January 2026
- Users trying to access @virat.kohli saw error messages indicating the page was unavailable
- Fans have turned to his wife Anushka Sharma's social media for updates, but she has not responded yet
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the digital world, Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli's Instagram account has suddenly been deactivated. As of Friday, the profile-boasting over 274 million followers, has completely vanished, leaving millions of fans in a state of confusion and panic. The disappearance was first noticed in the early hours of Friday morning. Users attempting to access the handle @virat.kohli were met with the standard error messages: "This page isn't available" or "The link may be broken." The timing is particularly curious, as Kohli has been in stellar form, recently reclaiming the No. 1 ICC ODI batting ranking after a masterful 124-run knock against New Zealand earlier this month. Virat's profile on X (formerly Twitter) remains active, though he has yet to post any clarification.
With the "King" gone silent, fans have turned to the next best source of information: his wife, actor Anushka Sharma. Her recent posts are being used as a helpdesk for worried Kohli supporters, with comments ranging from desperate to humorous.
Anushka has not yet responded to the thousands of queries, maintaining the couple's recent trend of prioritizing privacy and family time. Here are some of the comments left on Anushka's Instagram by fans:
It's 2 AM man and Kohli FC has started spamming under Instagram's official handle.
— (@bholination) January 29, 2026
This guy has an unreal, crazy fan following pic.twitter.com/nnctnCsHhO
What Really Happened?
In the absence of an official statement from Kohli's management or Meta, the internet has been rife with speculation.
Adding a layer of bizarre internet humour, the deactivation has been linked by some fans to the "Nihilist Penguin" meme trend currently gripping social media. Memes showing the penguin "walking off the internet" have been paired with screenshots of Kohli's empty profile, suggesting the cricketer has simply decided to opt out of the digital noise.
Whether this is a permanent retirement from the platform or a temporary break, the impact is undeniable. Kohli is the most-followed Asian individual on the platform. His absence, hence, leaves a massive void in the sports-social media ecosystem.
Fans are now waiting with bated breath for a post on X or a cryptic story from Anushka to solve the mystery.
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