Virat Kohli's this 'Jai Hind post' becomes the 'most-liked' ever on Instagram

Virat Kohli has smashed another record, this time off the field. His celebratory Instagram post following India's T20 World Cup victory has become the most-liked photo ever posted on an Indian account.

Virat Kohli’s Instagram post
The emotional post, featuring a collage of Team India celebrating their win, garnered over 19 million likes and counting at the time of writing. Kohli's caption, simply stating "Couldn't have dreamt of a better day than this. God is great and I bow my head in gratitude. We finally did it ����❤️����❤️jai hind ❤️❤️❤️," resonated deeply with fans across the nation.


The previous record for the most-liked Instagram post in India was held by Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's wedding announcement. However, Virat Kohli's post surpassed that record with a significant margin.

The comments section of his post was flooded with congratulatory messages from celebrities, athletes, and fans alike. Even international sports stars joined the celebration, with comments from MMA fighter Conor McGregor and Brazilian footballer Vinicius Jr. showering Kohli with praise.

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