Virat Kohli’s AR avatar comes to Facebook, Instagram

Facebook today announced that the Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli is getting his augmented reality (AR) based avatar on Facebook and Instagram.

The company today announced that Kohli is coming to the two social media platforms in AR with a new AR effect titled ‘Bat Talks for India’. This new AR filter will enable fans to re-create Kohli’s iconic celebration after recording a century against Australia nearly two years ago by superimposing this effect on their photos and videos, and sharing it on Facebook and Instagram.

Facebook said that it has teamed up with Sportsmanias to develop the 3D AR effect for its users. Cricket fans will be able to display their support for team India and Kohli by sharing this effect on their Stories on Facebook and Instagram and via Reels on Instagram.