Virat Kohli Likes German Influencer's Post On Social Media, Triggers Uproar

New Delhi: Although Virat Kohli is not typically very active on social media, he nevertheless made headlines on Friday after liking a particular post. The buzz began on Friday morning when Virat liked a post shared by a young woman named Lizalaj. This 'like' of his quickly went viral across social media platforms. Now, Lizalaj has shared her reaction to the incident.

What did Lizalaj say?

Speaking to the media, Lizalaj said, "It was quite crazy because I woke up only to find that I was in the news. I didn't even realize when he had liked my picture; I only found out through news reports. Many people shared screenshots of articles published on various platforms with me. I received numerous messages, and people were quite excited."

Why Did Lizalaj Feel Bad for Virat Kohli?

When asked about the fact that Virat has since 'unliked' her photo, Lizalaj responded, "I feel bad for him. I was quite happy that he had liked my photo, but then he unliked it. I felt really bad for him because I couldn't fathom how this turned into such a massive story so quickly—how people notice such things and how news is generated from them. He likely had no ill intentions, but regardless, I am grateful, and he has my full support."

Is Lizalaj Receiving Multiple Offers?

Lizalaj mentioned that this sudden surge of attention has opened up several opportunities for her. She stated, "Many people are reaching out with offers, but I am taking my time to consider them. I have a passion for music and vlogging. If I get an opportunity in the music industry in India, I would love to visit soon. I wish I could have been there in India during the IPL season."

Why Does Lizalaj Admire Virat Kohli?

It is worth noting that Lizalaj also revealed she had visited India last year. During that trip, she gained an introduction to the sport of cricket. "I watched an RCB match and saw Virat Kohli playing in it. He is an excellent player. That is precisely why I was so happy that he liked my photo."

As of now, Virat Kohli has not yet issued any reaction regarding this matter. Fans, too, are awaiting his statement. Incidentally, Virat had previously made headlines on another occasion when a photo of Avneet Kaur was 'liked' from his account.

At that time, Virat himself had clarified that this had occurred due to the Instagram algorithm. That incident, too, had sparked considerable discussion.