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.
