Fact Check: Did Virat Kohli 'Like' Model LizLaz's Photo? What is the RCB Connection? Here's What We Know

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli is once again trending on social media after fans spotted his account allegedly liking a bold, sun-kissed photo posted by German-South African influencer, model, and vlogger LizLaz (also known as Lizlaz_tv). The interaction, which surfaced on April 16-17, 2026, quickly went viral across Instagram, Reddit, and X, with screenshots circulating widely.

The liked post, originally shared on January 30, 2026, by photographer Advait Vaidya, features LizLaz in a golden-hour photoshoot. Advait publicly thanked Kohli for the like, further amplifying the buzz.

LizLaz, known for her travel content in India, YouTube vlogs, and singing, had previously named Virat Kohli as her favourite cricketer in an interview and expressed admiration

for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Kohli does not follow her account.

How have Fans reacted to it?

This incident has drawn immediate comparisons to a similar episode in 2025, when Kohli "liked" actress Avneet Kaur's post and later clarified on his Instagram Story that it was an "incorrectly registered interaction" due to an algorithm glitch.

Fans are now flooding comments with jokes like "Iss algorithm ka kuchh karna padhega" (Something needs to be done about this algorithm), "Cheeku bhai private ID bana lo" (Make a private account, bro), and light-hearted jabs involving his wife Anushka Sharma, with some quipping "Anushka will be very upset. "Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal also joined the fun with a witty comment.

Fact Check: Did Virat Kohli like the Image?

Many netizens dismissed it as harmless scrolling or a technical error, especially since Kohli is currently focused on IPL 2026 with RCB. Others urged him to be more cautious with public scrutiny of his social media activity. Virat Kohli's profile was spotted liking the image, but it has unliked since.

How has Virat Kohli reacted?

As of now, neither Kohli nor his team has issued any statement. The episode highlights how even minor actions by celebrities like the 37-year-old batting legend attract massive attention in the digital age. While some see it as overblown, the internet has turned it into a meme fest rather than a serious controversy.

Is Lizlaz an RCB fan?

Lizlaz was seen recently making a music video reel on Instagram, where she was wearing an RCB shirt. That has further heightened speculation if she is an RCB supporter.