Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has once again found himself trending online—this time not for his performance on the field, but for ‘liking’ a German vlogger LizLaz’s Instagram post. While the internet oscillated between memes and mild criticism, it was his ex-girlfriend, Brazilian model-actor Izabelle Leite, who offered a rare reaction.An Instagram page recently shared a collage featuring Izabelle, Anushka Sharma, German vlogger LizLaz, and Avneet Kaur—all women whose pictures Kohli has reportedly ‘liked’ at different points. The caption read, “Nobody can deny about Virat Kohli is that his taste in women is absolute elite,” further adding, “From Izabelle Leite to Anushka Sharma… elite taste is just part of the brand.”Reacting to the post, Izabelle dropped a weary emoji and wrote, “it’s been 12 years, and counting. why can’t people get over it,” along with a bowing emoji—making it clear she isn’t amused by the continued association.
A past relationship that refuses to fade from headlines
For those unfamiliar, Izabelle and Kohli reportedly dated between 2012 and 2014, before he began his relationship with Anushka. Back in 2014, during promotions for her film Purani Jeans, Izabelle had shut down questions about Kohli’s personal life, stating she wanted to focus solely on her work.She has since moved on—now married and settled in Doha, Qatar, with her husband and two children. Professionally, she was last seen in Mr. Majnu (2019) and World Famous Lover (2020), with no new projects announced so far.
A pattern of ‘likes’ and clarifications
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Kohli’s social media activity has sparked chatter. In May 2025, a fan noticed that he had ‘liked’ a picture of Avneet Kaur. As screenshots went viral, Kohli issued a clarification, attributing the interaction to an “algorithm error.”His latest ‘like’—this time on LizLaz’s post—has once again triggered speculation, although the cricketer has chosen to remain silent this time around.
Virat and Anushka: A steady personal front
Meanwhile, Kohli and Anushka continue to keep their personal life relatively private. The couple tied the knot in 2017 and are parents to daughter Vamika, born in 2021, and son Akaay, born in 2024.On the work front, Anushka was last seen in Zero alongside Shah Rukh Khan, followed by a cameo in Qala (2022). Her much-awaited sports drama Chakda ‘Xpress remains unreleased, with no new announcements yet.
