Virat Kohli blocks Glenn Maxwell on Instagram after 2017 Test clash

In 2017, during a Test match between India and Australia held in Ranchi, conflict arose between players Glenn Maxwell and Virat Kohli. Kohli injured his shoulder while fielding, and Maxwell, two days later, mocked him by mimicking the injury on the field. This incident led to a fallout that escalated when Kohli blocked Maxwell on Instagram, highlighting the stress on their relationship at that time. Despite this brief conflict, both players remained focused on their professional commitments. Kohli suffered from his injury, preventing him from participating in a subsequent Test match, but India still managed to win the Border-Gavaskar series 2-1 following victories in Dharamsala and Bengaluru. Maxwell, reflecting on the incident years later, admitted to asking Kohli directly about the block, to which Kohli confirmed that it stemmed from being mocked. Their relationship took a positive turn when Maxwell joined the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2021. Upon his arrival, Kohli reached out to Maxwell, welcoming him to the team and signaling a fresh start. This initiative helped to mend their friendship, leading them to train together and engage more as teammates. Since then, Kohli and Maxwell have formed a vital partnership in the team's upper middle-order, showcasing the power of reconciliation between colleagues in a competitive environment.