Why Is Virat Kohli's Instagram Account Not Visible? Is It Suspended Or Deleted? Here's What We Know

Virat Kohli had lit up Indore's Holkar cricket stadium with a fantastic century against New Zealand in the third ODI. In turn, fans were celebrating his return to form, and they have been looking forward to his next appearances in the IPL and ODI calendar. But it seems like now the conversation has shifted off the pitch. Virat, who prefers to live a private family life, is only connected to his fans through social media. However, his Instagram handle, which has more than 274 million followers, has suddenly vanished, leaving fans confused. Here's what we know.

Why is Virat Kohli's Instagram account not visible? 

On January 29, 2026, internet users suddenly noticed that Virat Kohli's Instagram profile was no longer visible or searchable. Instead of his familiar grid or posts, fans were initially met with the default Instagram message, "This page isn't available" or "User not found". Immediately, fans began sharing screenshots widely on X (formerly Twitter). The screenshot showed his verified profile name replaced by a blank "user" tag, with no posts, followers, or following list visible. 

The most probable reason for the disappearance is a technical glitch. Until midnight on January 29, 2026, there was no official statement from Virat Kohli or his team explaining what happened. Subsequently, it remains unclear whether the cricketer himself deactivated his account, whether it was temporarily suspended, or whether a technical issue on Instagram's end made the profile inaccessible. Some users have also claimed that Virat Kohli's brother, Vikas Kohli's Instagram account has also disappeared around the same time, adding to the speculation. However, none of this has been confirmed.

Although Virat Kohli's Instagram handle remains a mystery, his presence on X is intact and active. The cricketer's X profile is fully visible, and his latest post came on January 23, 2026, when he congratulated badminton star, Saina Nehwal on her retirement. There has been no mention of Instagram on his X timeline. Meanwhile, Social media users have continued to tag him and ask for clarification, but as of now, there has been silence from the cricket icon.

When will Virat Kohli be next seen on the cricket ground? 

Since the end of the India-New Zealand series, fans have been curious to know when they will next see Kohli in action on the field. Well, the wait is not too long because in international cricket, Virat retired from T20 Internationals in 2024 and from Test cricket in May 2025. He only plays One Day Internationals (ODIs) for India now. But before returning to international duty, he will feature for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 from late March to May 2026. Following that, his next confirmed international assignment is the India tour of England in July 2026 for a three-match ODI series at Edgbaston, Cardiff, and Lord's. The series is part of his preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

More about Virat Kohli's Instagram presence 

Virat Kohli's absence from Instagram is particularly surprising, given that he is the most-followed Indian across different professions on the platform. According to Sacnilk, he has over 274 million followers, and he is also the most-followed Asian on Instagram, ahead of public figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and celebrities like Shraddha Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Meanwhile, his Instagram account has long been a space where he has shared glimpses into his training, family moments with Anushka Sharma and their children, brand collaborations, and motivational messages, and more.

For now, there is no confirmation of whether Virat Kohli's Instagram disappearance is temporary, intentional, or technical. But fans are hoping to see the cricket's Instagram account soon.

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