A deepfake video featuring Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has gone viral on social media, where he appears to criticize fellow cricketer Shubman Gill.
The controversy arose as Gill, 24, has been gaining attention as a potential future star, sparking debates about his comparison to Kohli.
In the manipulated footage, Kohli allegedly claims, “There is a big difference between playing great and becoming a legend,” while commenting on Gill’s talent and technique.
The video uses clips from Kohli’s 2019 interview with Graham Bensinger, but the audio has been altered to mimic his voice.
Fans quickly recognized the video as fake, with many pointing out inconsistencies in Kohli’s speech. One user remarked, “Even half asleep, I can tell that this isn’t how Virat talks, and it’s not even his voice.”
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The Indian cricket community has been rife with comparisons between Kohli and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, with many labeling Kohli as the “Greatest of All Time.”
Discussions continue regarding who truly holds the title for the best batter in Indian cricket history.
