IPL 2025 is witnessing off-field drama as singer Rahul Vaidya mocks Virat Kohli over a social media 'like' incident involving influencer Avneet Kaur. Kohli blamed Instagram's algorithm, leading to Vaidya's sarcastic response and alleged blocking. This sparked a fan backlash, with Vaidya hitting back, criticizing Kohli's fans and questioning Kohli's character, escalating the situation into a full-blown social media feud.
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