Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is often in the news for his batting prowess. While veteran Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah is clearly in awe of Kohli's on-field game, the actor is clearly not impressed with the cricketer's antics off-field.
Taking to his Facebook page, Shah recently made a reference to Kohli's "move out of India" remark and called him the world's "worst behaved player."
Shah wrote: "Virat K is not only the worlds best batsman but also the worlds worst behaved player. His cricketing brilliance pales beside his arrogance and bad manners.. And I have no intention of leaving the country by the way."
Kohli made the "move out of India" remark while reacting to mean comments and tweets on his social media platforms.
One of the comments on Instagram, read, “Over-rated batsman. Personally, I see nothing special in his batting. I enjoy watching English and Australian batsmen more than these Indians.”
Responding to the comment, Kohli said: “Okay, I don’t think you should live in India then... you should go and live somewhere else no. Why are you living in our country and loving other countries? I don’t mind you not liking me but I don’t think you should live in our country and like other things. Get your priorities right.”
Kohli is currently in the news for his war of words with Australia's Tim Paine.
However, the two on Tuesday played down their heated exchanges, telling the media it was all part of the game.
"As long as there is no swearing the line doesn't get crossed," he said, according to AFP. "And no personal attacks."
Kohli described the exchanges as competitive "banter".
"Stump mics and cameras... these things are totally irrelevant," he said. "It stays on the field."
Paine echoed similar sentiments, saying his sparring with Kohli did not get out of hand.
"It was a highly competitive Test match from both teams and there was a lot on the line, with both teams desperately wanting to win," Paine said.
"It (Kohli's behaviour) was not (worrying) to me, I love it and I'm sure it was great to watch."
The singer jokingly texted Clairo saying, "Let's f**k her up," sparking an online frenzy
Why Charli XCX jokingly declared war on Peppa Pig after one viral comment
Highlights
What started as a playful celebrity game has turned into one of the internet's most unexpected viral moments, with Charli XCX jokingly threatening to "f**k up" Peppa Pig after the beloved cartoon character appeared to dismiss singer Clairo.
The exchange quickly spread across social media, drawing reactions from fans and fellow musicians, while turning an unlikely clash between a pop star and a fictional children's character into a trending talking point.
Peppa Pig's viral remark sparked the joke
The playful exchange began during Peppa Pig's appearance in Pitchfork's Over/Under game, where the animated character rated a selection of music artists.
While expressing admiration for acts including PinkPantheress and The Beatles, Peppa responded to Clairo by saying, "I don't know her," a line widely recognised as a reference to Mariah Carey's famous response when asked about Jennifer Lopez.
The remark, accompanied by a knowing glance at the camera, quickly gained traction online.
Charli XCX rushed to Clairo's defence
After seeing the clip, Charli XCX privately messaged Clairo, writing, "Let's f**k her up," alongside a screenshot of the viral post.
Clairo later shared the exchange on social media, prompting thousands of reactions from fans, many of whom responded with pig and bacon-themed jokes.
PinkPantheress, whom Peppa had praised in the original video, also joined the conversation, posting a message supporting Clairo.
As the exchange continued, Clairo responded to the growing attention with humour, replying to posts before eventually telling followers, "ok that's enoughhhhh lolllllllllll."
Some fans joked that the viral moment was the perfect opportunity for the singer to announce new music, though Clairo replied that she did not have anything ready to share.
Her most recent album, Charm, was released in 2024, with its accompanying tour concluding in 2025.
Charli XCX keeps her focus on new music
While the online joke continued to gather momentum, Charli XCX did not publicly add to the exchange.
Instead, the singer has been focusing on promoting her upcoming album, Music, Fashion, Film, which is scheduled for release on July 24.
Although fans speculated that one of the track titles could be a playful nod to the viral exchange, there has been no indication that the album references the light-hearted social media moment.