New Delhi, 24 January 2026: After a few hours of mysterious ‘exile’, star cricketer Virat Kohli has returned to Instagram. His account was suddenly deactivated on Friday morning, due to which there was chaos among millions of his fans on social media. Now his account is publicly visible as usual, but the real reason behind this incident still remains a mystery.

Virat Kohli is one of the most followed athletes in the world, so his sudden disappearance from the platform was shocking to everyone. Fans are happy after the account was activated, but till now no official statement has come from Virat Kohli, his management team and Instagram. Social media users are making many speculations. A large section of people believe that this could be a ‘PR stunt’ (Sochi-Samajeli plan) for some upcoming brand campaign. While some believe that this was a common technical fault.

As soon as Kohli’s account disappeared, there was a flood of memes and reactions on social media. Some fans were worried, while others tagged Instagram and asked questions. This incident has also brought the issue of ‘digital wellness’ into discussion. To avoid what experts call ‘digital overload’, people take breaks.

Constant screen time and connectivity takes a toll on mental health and concentration, so it’s becoming common for celebrities to take a ‘digital detox’. Perhaps Kohli’s intentions may also be similar. Now King Kohli has returned, but the mystery of his sudden disappearance still remains, for which fans are eagerly waiting for the answer.