{
  "id": 4128509,
  "title": "Axar Patel Recalls Virat Kohli's Accidental Instagram 'Like' Controversy, Says 'Justify Bhi Karna Padta Hai' Before Breaking Into Laughter",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/axar-patel-recalls-virat-kohlis-accidental-instagram-like-controversy",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T06:22:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/axar-patel-recalls-virat-kohlis-accidental-instagram-like-controversy-says-justify-bhi-karna-padta-hai-before-breaking-into-laughter"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The accidental Instagram like by Virat Kohli has recently resurfaced in conversation, prompting a humorous response from his former teammate Axar Patel. During an interview with Brut India, Patel recounted the incident and playfully remarked, \"Justify bhi karna padta hai,\" before breaking into laughter.\n\nKohli’s accidental like, which occurred on social media, garnered significant attention and led to widespread discussion about the unusual event. However, the former India captain later clarified that the like was unintentional, putting the incident to rest.\n\nThis old incident came up during Patel’s interaction with Brut India, where he shared a light-hearted take on the situation. Reflecting on how social media has transformed the lives of modern cricketers, Patel noted that players now have to adapt to the digital world alongside their professional cricket commitments. \"Nowadays, just like cricket, the cricketers are adapting to social media,\" Patel said, highlighting the crucial role social media plays in the modern game.\n\nWhile the accidental Instagram like may have been a simple mistake, Patel’s reaction showcased how such moments can become memorable for both the players and their fans.",
  "summary": "Virat Kohli’s social media activity has often grabbed attention, with even an accidental Instagram like once sparking widespread discussion. The former India captain had later clarified the incident, explaining that the like was unintentional. The old incident came up during Axar Patel’s interaction with Brut India, where the all-rounder offered a humorous take on the situation. Recalling Kohli’s…",
  "key_points": [
    "Axar Patel jokes about Virat Kohli's accidental Instagram like",
    "Kohli's like was unintentional, clarified later",
    "Patel notes social media's impact on modern cricketers"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Axar Patel's comments on Virat Kohli's accidental Instagram like highlight how social media has become an integral part of a cricketer's life, requiring them to adapt and justify their online actions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}