Virat Kohli's account is visible again on IG after a brief deactivation. His brother, Vikas, also reportedly faced the same issue. Let's know how much Virat earns from social media!
Virat Kohli's fans were left worried when, on January 30, 2026, his IG account was not found. The screenshots started circulating with people wondering if Virat had deactivated his IG profile, or if it was a big hint towards something new. Virat's followers started digging up for more details, and from stalking his family members to spamming on Anushka's profile with questions about Virat, the fans became restless, as the cricketer was briefly absent from social media, to be specific, from Instagram, as he remained active on X (Twitter). There's an update now on Virat's Instagram, along with his estimated earnings from the platform. Let's have a look!
After a brief blackout, Virat Kohli's IG profile surfaced again on social media. Virat is one of the most-followed Indians with 274 million followers on social media. No sooner had Virat's profile been seen deactivated than people were shocked and looked for possible reasons. However, after a few hours, Virat Kohli's IG page was visible again. For the unversed, Virat was active on other social media sites during this time.
On the other hand, reports claimed that not only Virat's, but also his brother, Vikas Kohli's, IG profile remained deactivated and surfaced at the same time as the cricketer. It's not known what caused this glitch, so people have been wondering whether it was a technical issue or something else. Virat is yet to react to the entire scene that happened.
Amid this, Virat's estimated earnings, particularly from Instagram, made rounds on social media. If a report by MyKhel is to be believed, Virat earns in crores per post on IG, making him one of the biggest Indian celebrities on this social media platform. While not confirmed, Virat reportedly earns Rs. 12-15 crore per post on Instagram. Well, while his brief blackout on IG sent a panic ripple among his fans, it's now under control, as the cricketer is back on social media.
It was only a few months ago that Virat made it to the headlines with another social media controversy. It so happened that a like of the cricketer on Avneet Kaur's photos was seen, and soon that 'like reaction' was removed, leading fans to wonder if Virat actually reacted to the actress's photos. Amid meme fest and continuous gossip on social media, Virat took to his IG handle and clarified that he didn't do it intentionally, and it was just a technical glitch from IG's side. To mention, Virat is yet to react to the recent incident about his brief break from Instagram.
Virat Kohli is gearing up for his next IPL 2026, and he is currently in strong form. In his personal life, he's married to Anushka Sharma, and they have two kids, Vamika and Akaay. Frequently, speculations remain rife that the couple may shift to London, and Virat himself said that once he retires, he won't be seen anywhere.
What do you think about Virat Kohli's brief blackout from Instagram?
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