SHOCKER! Why Virat Kohli Removed All Ads From His Instagram Account?

Aakash Saini

Virat Kohli [Source: @RCBTweets/x, virat.kohli/Instagram]Virat Kohli [Source: @RCBTweets/x, virat.kohli/Instagram]

Virat Kohli stunned one and all by wiping his Instagram feed clean of all ads and promotional posts on Wednesday, April 9. The move left many wondering if the legendary Indian cricketer has decided to ditch brand promotions altogether.

Kohli, one of the most-followed personalities on the photo-sharing app, seems to have made a bigger move than what mere fan theories suggest. Here, we analyze why Kohli suddenly decided to clear his Instagram feed from promotional posts and related videos.

Why did Virat Kohli remove all Instagram ads?

Virat Kohli seemingly removed all promotional and ad posts from his Instagram account. Followed by more than 271 million fans all over the world, Kohli’s account is usually a blend of his personal moments, cricketing action and brand promotions.

With many wondering if the former Indian captain has decided to ditch his brand game on social media, the reality is far simpler. The 36-year-old simply had all his promotional posts moved to the Reels section of the app. One can assume that the cricketer took this step to make his feed more user-friendly for his fans and followers.

Virat Kohli in IPL 2025

Virat Kohli is currently representing the RCB franchise in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. In four innings of the tournament so far, the legendary Indian batter has punched out two match-winning half-centuries, one each against Mumbai Indians and KKR.

Having registered three wins and a defeat from four games, the Virat Kohli-starrer RCB team will now face the Delhi Capitals in match number 24 of the IPL 2025 season on Thursday, April 10 in Bengaluru.