A one-word comment from Yuzvendra Chahal – ‘Algorithm’ – added a humorous touch to the hype surrounding Virat Kohli’s recent Instagram activity, turning it into a full-fledged social media moment. The latest conversation began after Kohli briefly liked a January post by LizLaz, a German South African influencer and an ardent supporter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Speaking about the unexpected attention, Lizaz said her reaction was mixed.
A one-word comment from Yuzvendra Chahal – ‘Algorithm’ – added a humorous touch to the hype surrounding Virat Kohli’s recent Instagram activity, turning it into a full-fledged social media moment.Chahal’s reaction quickly attracted attention online, with many seeing it as a hilarious response to Kohli’s previous explanation of an “algorithm glitch” during a similar incident in 2025.
However, in a twist, it appears that Kohli has since disliked the post in question, while Chahal’s comment is no longer visible on it.
“I was happy…but then I felt bad for him.”
The latest conversation began after Kohli briefly liked a January post by LizLaz, a German South African influencer and an ardent supporter of Royal Challengers Bengaluru.Speaking about the unexpected attention, Lizaz said her reaction was mixed.“No, I actually felt a little sorry for him! I was so happy that he liked it, but then he didn’t like it, and I felt bad for him because I don’t even know how it became such a big story.”
“How people noticed, how they made it news may not have been his intention behind it, but I am still grateful for it and appreciate the support from him,” she told Hindustan Times.
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She also revealed that she was initially unaware of this and only found out about it after it started making headlines, after which she received an influx of messages.
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The viral moment has since translated into an increase in her number of followers and professional inquiries. Describing the experience as surreal, Lezlas said she is taking some time to process this interest, while also expressing her interest in exploring opportunities in India.
