Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has once again become the centre of social media attention after reportedly liking a post by German influencer Leslie.
The post, which also tagged Indian photographer Advait Vaidya, quickly drew attention online as Kohli does not follow the influencer. Screenshots of the like went viral within minutes, sparking speculation, memes, and widespread discussion across social media platforms.
Reports say the like was removed shortly afterward, but the brief interaction had already gained traction online. The situation has drawn comparisons to a similar incident in 2025 involving actress and influencer Avneet Kaur, where Kohli was also linked to an accidental like.
Kohli later clarified in a previous statement that such interactions were unintentional and likely caused by algorithm activity while cleaning his feed, urging the public to avoid unnecessary speculation.
Following the latest incident, Leslie responded in an interview with Indian media, saying she was initially happy to see the attention but later felt uncomfortable as the matter escalated so quickly online.
She added that she felt sorry when Kohli reportedly unliked the post, stating she did not understand how the incident became such a major news story. While surprised by the scale of attention, she expressed gratitude and appreciation for the unexpected visibility.
