Following Indian cricketer Shivam Dube’s explosive 65 off just 23 balls in the fourth T20 against New Zealand, a picture has surfaced on social media purportedly showing him posing with former India captain MS Dhoni.
The above post can be seen here (archive)
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NewsMobile investigated the viral claim and found that the image is AI-generated and has no basis in reality.
As part of the verification process, NewsMobile conducted a reverse image search along with extensive keyword checks. However, the probe yielded no credible media reports, authenticated photographs, or official announcements corroborating the claim. Additionally, none of the cricketers featured in the image has shared such a photograph on their verified social media accounts.
A closer visual examination of the image revealed several red flags commonly associated with AI-generated content. These included inconsistent lighting, unnatural facial blending, and an overly smooth, synthetic-looking background—clear indicators of digital manipulation.
To further validate the findings, the image was analysed using AI-detection tools Sightengine and Hive Moderation. Both platforms independently flagged the image as AI-generated, conclusively confirming that the viral picture is fabricated.
In conclusion, the viral image claiming to show Shivam Dube with MS Dhoni after the fourth T20 against New Zealand is fake. NewsMobile’s investigation confirms that the picture is AI-generated, with no authentic source or official confirmation backing the claim.
