Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli has set social media abuzz after “liking” a post by international model and influencer Liz Laz. The interaction became a major talking point because Kohli does not follow the influencer, yet his like appeared on a set of photos she posted titled “Golden Hour Shots.” While the digital footprint of a global celebrity is always under scrutiny, this specific instance has triggered a massive wave of memes, debates, and curiosity regarding the identity of the woman who caught the legend’s attention.
Liz Laz is a German-based influencer with South African roots who boasts a diverse professional background. She holds an MSc in Psychology and identifies as a vlogger, singer, and lifestyle creator. With over 4.27 lakh followers on Instagram, she frequently shares travel vlogs and music videos. Interestingly, following the viral “like,” she posted a video on her Instagram story identifying as a fan of Kohli’s IPL team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), further fueling the social media frenzy.
Fans of the cricketer have been quick to defend the action as a potential “algorithm glitch” or an accidental double-tap while scrolling through the explore feed. They point to a similar past incident involving actress Avneet Kaur, where Kohli clarified that such likes can occur unintentionally due to interface glitches. Even fellow cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal joined the conversation, playfully commenting “Algorithm” with emojis. Regardless of whether it was a deliberate move or a technical slip, the “Kohli effect” has undeniably catapulted Liz Laz into the spotlight of the Indian digital space.
