The picture stood in stark contrast to Sharma’s glitzy Bollywood character and Kohli’s fierce on-field demeanor. The realism was hailed by fans, who said it was the ideal way to say goodbye to 2025.

The update received almost four million likes in a matter of hours after it was posted on December 31 in the evening, long before midnight.

Fans left comments such as “Couple goals forever” and “Wishing Virushka a prosperous 2026.” This quick interaction demonstrates Kohli’s enormous online presence, as his 274 million+ Instagram followers eagerly anticipate such intimate posts.

Virat Kohli’s incredible 2025

Virat Kohli cemented his reputation as a worldwide celebrity throughout 2025, both for his internet impact and his skill as a cricket player. Combining fitness advice, match highlights, and family photos, he dominated search trends in India and abroad. Being one of the most popular athletes on Instagram, he frequently breaks records with his postings, and this pre-New Year’s tribute was no different.

In terms of his career, Kohli had a great year playing limited-overs cricket. He assisted India in a crucial ODI series and scored great runs in local competitions like the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He is only 25 runs away from reaching 28,000 international runs as of 2026, which would make him the fastest to do it and surpass greats like Sachin Tendulkar.

Preparing for the problems of 2026

Before returning to play, Virat Kohli takes a quick family vacation, which coincides with his timely post. He must prepare for the Vijay Hazare Trophy finals and India’s ODI series against New Zealand, which begins on January 11, 2026. Early in the year, fans are eager to see if he reaches the coveted 28,000-run milestone.