Virat Kohli fans can finally breathe easy as the former India captain&rsquo;s Instagram account has been fully restored after being unavailable for several hours. The profile, followed by nearly 274 million users, is now back online with all 1,044 posts visible, allowing fans to once again access Kohli&rsquo;s photos and videos.
The temporary disappearance of Kohli&rsquo;s Instagram account sparked widespread speculation on social media, especially on X, where his name began trending within an hour. Many fans wondered if the move was linked to a possible retirement from international cricket. However, those rumours have been put to rest, as the account&rsquo;s restoration confirms there is no such development.
At present, the reason behind the sudden outage remains unclear, and no official explanation has been issued. Interestingly, Kohli&rsquo;s elder brother Vikas Kohli&rsquo;s Instagram account also went missing around the same time and is still not visible on the platform.
Kohli&rsquo;s account became accessible again around 8:30 am on Friday. While all previous posts have been restored, the star batter has not shared any new content since the incident.
The episode triggered a wave of relief among fans, many of whom celebrated Kohli&rsquo;s return to Instagram online. The incident once again highlighted the massive digital influence and following the cricketer commands across platforms.
On the cricketing front, Kohli has been in exceptional form in the ODI format. He was last seen in action during the three-match series against New Zealand, where he scored a century and a half-century. Across his last seven ODIs for India, Kohli has amassed three centuries and three half-centuries, underlining his dominance in 50-over cricket.
Following the conclusion of the New Zealand series, Kohli travelled to London to spend time with his family. He is set to return to competitive action in the Indian Premier League, where he will represent Royal Challengers Bengaluru. After the IPL, he is expected to feature in India&rsquo;s ODI series against England in July 2026.
Earlier this month, Kohli briefly reclaimed the top spot in the ICC ODI batting rankings before being overtaken by New Zealand&rsquo;s Daryl Mitchell.
Virat Kohli made his international debut for India in 2008 and rose to prominence after captaining the Under-19 team to a World Cup title the same year. Over the years, he evolved into one of the greatest batters of the modern era, known for his aggressive approach, consistency across formats, and exceptional fitness standards.
Kohli has captained India in all three formats and led the team to historic overseas Test victories. With over 25,000 international runs, multiple ICC awards, and a massive global fanbase, he remains one of the most influential figures in world cricket.

Fans relieved as Kohli’s Instagram returns after hours, no clarity on outage

Virat Kohli’s Instagram Account Restored

Fans relieved as Kohli’s Instagram returns after hours, no clarity on outage

January 30, 2026 | 10:03 IST