Virat Kohli's 'Jai Hind' Instagram post sets new record
Virat Kohli has set a new record, this time off the cricket field. His Instagram post celebrating India's T20 World Cup victory has become the most-liked photo ever posted by an Indian account.
The heartfelt post, which featured a collage of Team India celebrating their triumph, has amassed over 19 million likes and continues to gain traction. Kohli's caption, expressing his gratitude with the words «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,» deeply resonated with fans nationwide.
Previously, the record for the most-liked Instagram post in India was held by the wedding announcement of Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra. Kohli's post, however, surpassed this milestone by a significant margin.
Celebrities, athletes, and fans flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages. International sports stars such as MMA fighter Conor McGregor and Brazilian footballer Vinicius Jr. also joined in, showering Kohli with praise.
In a related development, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from T20 International cricket after leading India to a thrilling victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup final. «This was my final T20 game playing for India,» Kohli stated. «This World Cup was the perfect conclusion to this chapter of my career. It's time for the next generation to carry forward the T20 game.»
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