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Wimbledon Star-Studded Coincidence: Kohli, Anushka, and Avneet Kaur Spark Memes
Updated on: 09 July, 2025 03:57 PM IST |Amruta Karulkar
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma
Wimbledon 2025 has been a magnet for celebrities, but it was a particular overlap in attendance that sent social media into a frenzy this week. Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli and his actor-wife Anushka Sharma were spotted enjoying the thrilling tennis action on Centre Court, and remarkably, popular actress and influencer Avneet Kaur was also present at the iconic venue on the very same day. This curious coincidence quickly became fodder for a fresh wave of memes, reigniting a past viral incident involving Kohli`s "algorithm" explanation for liking Avneet`s pictures.
Kohli himself spoke to Star Sports about the special experience, stating, “2015 was the first time. Firstly, thank you for welcoming me with such warmth. It`s great being here again. Me and Anushka, we came in 2015. That was our first experience of being here at the wonderful Centre Court. And just to experience what Wimbledon truly is, was very, very special.”
He added that they had always planned to return, but busy work lives had prevented it. However, following Kohli’s recent retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, the couple now seems to have more time to travel and enjoy long-made plans.
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Avneet`s presence at the same event as Kohli, particularly on the same day, was a surprising element that immediately led fans to connect it back to the infamous "likegate" incident. Just weeks prior, a fan page of Avneet had shared a screenshot showing Kohli`s account liking several of her pictures. This led to widespread speculation until Kohli clarified that it was an "algorithm mistake," an explanation that has since become meme gold for the internet.
As soon as netizens claimed the overlapping attendance, the internet exploded with jokes and memes. A photograph of Anushka scrolling through her phone while Virat looked grim beside her further fuelled the meme fest.
Comments on X (formerly Twitter) ranged from "Man, what ????" to cheeky remarks like "Tabhi bhai ka mood kharab tha, kahin dikh na jaayd yeh Anushka ko" (That`s why brother`s mood was off, lest Anushka see her). Some even wondered if it was a "Coincidence or Algorithm?" or a cleverly planned PR stunt by Avneet. Despite the playful banter, it was clear that Kohli and Anushka were simply enjoying their long-awaited Wimbledon outing, while Avneet appeared blissfully unaware of the online storm her presence helped create.
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Kohli and Anushka`s Wimbledon Return
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma made a stylish return to Wimbledon, gracing the Royal Box on Monday to watch Novak Djokovic in action. Dressed in elegant formals, the couple looked sophisticated, though Virat`s serious expression during the match even sparked some playful memes about his mood.Kohli himself spoke to Star Sports about the special experience, stating, “2015 was the first time. Firstly, thank you for welcoming me with such warmth. It`s great being here again. Me and Anushka, we came in 2015. That was our first experience of being here at the wonderful Centre Court. And just to experience what Wimbledon truly is, was very, very special.”
He added that they had always planned to return, but busy work lives had prevented it. However, following Kohli’s recent retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, the couple now seems to have more time to travel and enjoy long-made plans.
Also Read: Rishi Sunak and Wife Akshata Murty Strike a Pose With Virat and Anushka
Avneet Kaur`s Stylish Outing
While Kohli and Anushka enjoyed their return, Avneet Kaur also turned heads with her fashionable presence at Wimbledon. On Tuesday night, she shared a carousel post on Instagram showcasing her outing, dressed in a chic white mini dress, scarf, heels, and a luxe brown mini Birkin bag from Hermes. Her pictures captured various spots at the iconic venue, including courtside, with glimpses of Djokovic preparing to serve.Avneet`s presence at the same event as Kohli, particularly on the same day, was a surprising element that immediately led fans to connect it back to the infamous "likegate" incident. Just weeks prior, a fan page of Avneet had shared a screenshot showing Kohli`s account liking several of her pictures. This led to widespread speculation until Kohli clarified that it was an "algorithm mistake," an explanation that has since become meme gold for the internet.
As soon as netizens claimed the overlapping attendance, the internet exploded with jokes and memes. A photograph of Anushka scrolling through her phone while Virat looked grim beside her further fuelled the meme fest.
Comments on X (formerly Twitter) ranged from "Man, what ????" to cheeky remarks like "Tabhi bhai ka mood kharab tha, kahin dikh na jaayd yeh Anushka ko" (That`s why brother`s mood was off, lest Anushka see her). Some even wondered if it was a "Coincidence or Algorithm?" or a cleverly planned PR stunt by Avneet. Despite the playful banter, it was clear that Kohli and Anushka were simply enjoying their long-awaited Wimbledon outing, while Avneet appeared blissfully unaware of the online storm her presence helped create.
Also Read: Key Achievements of Virat: The Unmatched Brilliance- Best 14 Years
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