A video of Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma is being widely circulated on social media, purportedly showing him expressing his wish to play in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2027.
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NewsMobile investigated the viral video and found it to be AI-generated and digitally manipulated.
A reverse image search of multiple keyframes from the viral video, along with relevant keyword searches, yielded no credible evidence supporting the claim. NewsMobile could not find any authentic video, official social media post or credible media report showing Rohit Sharma making such a statement.
Further, Rohit Sharma has not shared any such video on his verified social media accounts.
A frame-by-frame analysis of the viral clip also revealed several tell-tale signs of manipulation, including unnatural facial features, inaccurate lip-syncing, distorted body movements, inconsistent body proportions, and irregular lighting and shadows. The background also appears overly smooth and lacks the depth and texture typically seen in authentic footage.
To further verify the claim, NewsMobile analysed the video using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. The tool flagged the footage as AI-generated with a high probability, providing additional evidence that the viral video has been digitally fabricated.
In conclusion, the viral video claiming to show Rohit Sharma expressing his wish to play in the ICC World Cup 2027 is AI-generated and digitally manipulated.
