New Delhi: Is there a rift between Virat Kohli, the “King” of Indian cricket, and Yuvraj Singh, the “Sixer King” of world cricket? Recent speculations suggest so, all thanks to a social media post by Yuvraj Singh that has gone viral.
India’s cricket team dominated the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, remaining unbeaten and securing the title. This marked India’s second ICC trophy win in just 10 months. Former cricketers celebrated the victory, praising Team India and its players. Special accolades were showered on Virat Kohli, but Yuvraj Singh’s post raised eyebrows.
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Yuvraj’s Post Ignites Controversy
Yuvraj Singh shared a celebratory social media post after India’s victory, but he made a surprising omission—he did not mention or tag Virat Kohli. Instead, he lauded other players, leading to speculation of a fallout between the two cricketing stars.
In his post, Yuvraj wrote:
“What a fantastic final! The Champions Trophy returns home. Brilliant captaincy by ‘Hitman’ Rohit Sharma, who led the team exceptionally throughout the tournament. When it comes to ICC tournaments, Rohit is in a league of his own.”
Virat Kohli Ignored in Praise
Yuvraj went on to praise key contributors:
- Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya for stepping up under pressure.
- Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakravarthy for their magical spin bowling.
- Mohammed Shami for his consistency.
He also mentioned how New Zealand’s luck ran out once again, but he did not say a word about Virat Kohli, nor did he tag him in his post.
Is This a Sign of a Rift?
While Yuvraj tagged multiple players, Kohli’s absence from the post has fueled rumors of tension between the two cricketing legends. Fans and media have started speculating about a possible rift.