The sudden return of the account later in the day has eased nerves, but the lack of an official statement has kept the mystery alive. It remains unclear whether the disappearance was the result of a technical glitch, a temporary deactivation or a platform- issue.

During the brief outage, fans even turned to Kohli’s wife, actor Anushka Sharma, flooding her comment sections with anxious and playful messages asking about the cricketer’s missing account. Anushka, who has largely stayed away from the spotlight in recent months, did not respond publicly, consistent with the couple’s recent preference for privacy.Adding to the intrigue, Kohli’s brother Vikas Kohli’s Instagram account was also reported missing during the same period, further fuelling speculation. Meanwhile, Kohli’s account on X remained active throughout, though he did not address the Instagram episode there either.

The blackout came at a time when Kohli has been in strong cricketing form, recently enjoying a productive run in international cricket and gearing up for the upcoming IPL 2026 season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. His Instagram account, a major hub for brand collaborations, personal updates and fan engagement, is considered one of the most influential athlete profiles in the world.For now, the King is back on Instagram — but with silence from all sides, fans are still waiting for answers on what caused India’s biggest social media scare of the day.