4 records that this Instagram post of Virat Kohli on World Cup win made

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli's social media reign continues! Following India's thrilling victory in the T20 World Cup final, Kohli took to Instagram to express his joy, and in doing so, shattered several records on the platform.
Kohli's celebratory post featuring a picture of him embracing teammate Rohit Sharma became an instant viral sensation.
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.

Here's how it broke the internet
First Indian to hit 20M likes on a post
Kohli's post surpassed the previous record held by Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra's wedding announcement. With millions of likes pouring in, it became the most liked post ever by an Indian account.
First Asian athlete to hit 20M likes on a post
His post became the first by an Asian athlete to surpass the coveted milestone of 20 million likes.
2nd Asian hit 20M likes on a post
Kohli further cemented his social media dominance by becoming the second Asian individual (all categories) to achieve the 20 million like mark on a single post.
5th Athlete in the World to hit 20M likes on a post
The global sporting community joined the celebration. Kohli's post became the top 5 most liked posts by athletes worldwide, showcasing his immense global fanbase.
Virat Kohli's post resonated with millions, capturing the joy and relief of a nation celebrating a long-awaited victory.
Virat Kohli announced retirement from T20 playing format
Virat Kohli announced his retirement from the T20 International format after leading his team to a thrilling victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup final. "This was my last T20 game playing for India," Kohli declared. "This World Cup was the perfect culmination for this chapter in my career. Time for the next generation to take the T20 game forward."