The Instagram account of Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli briefly disappeared on Tuesday, January 30, causing widespread confusion and concern among his massive global fanbase. The account was later restored.

What Happened?

• Kohli's Instagram handle, with over 274 million followers, became inaccessible in the early hours of January 30.

• Users trying to visit his profile were met with error messages like "this page isn't available" or "the link may be broken."

• The reason for the sudden disappearance remains unclear. There has been no official statement from Kohli or Meta, Instagram's parent company, confirming whether it was a deliberate deactivation or a technical glitch.

• Notably, his account on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) remained active throughout the incident.

Fan Reaction
The unexpected vanishing act sent shockwaves across social media, with fans flooding platforms like X with worried posts and hashtags like #KingKohli and #ViratKohli. The account's quick return was met with relief by his followers.

When Will Kohli Play Next?
On the cricketing front, after featuring in the recent ODI series against New Zealand, Virat Kohli is next scheduled to play for India during their white-ball tour of England in July 2026.
The tour will consist of five T20Is (on July 1, 4, 7, 9, and 11) followed by three ODIs (on July 14, 16, and 19).