Indian cricketer Virat Kohli’s Instagram record celebrating India’s T20 World Cup 2024 win has set a new record as the most-liked Instagram post in Asia, surpassing the previous record held by BTS member V (Kim Taehyung).
Kohli’s post, which received over 21 million likes, includes a collage of Team India celebrating their victory and a heartfelt caption: “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.”
Posted on June 30, the day after India’s T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, Kohli’s emotional Instagram post resonated deeply with fans worldwide.
This achievement makes Virat Kohli the first Asian individual to surpass BTS’s record of 20 million likes on a post. Additionally, Kohli’s post has become the most liked by an Indian account ever, surpassing the previous record set by Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra’s wedding announcement.
Kohli’s post not only set a new benchmark in Asia but also made him the first Asian athlete to reach the milestone of 20 million likes. This accomplishment places him among the top five most-liked posts by athletes worldwide, highlighting his immense global fanbase.
Following this historic victory, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from the T20 International format, marking the end of an era.
Virat Kohli is currently in London with his wife Anushka Sharma and their children, enjoying some well-deserved time off.
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