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Viral video of female Indian cricketer performing acrobatic catch is AI-generated

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11 Sep, 2026

Viral video of female Indian cricketer performing acrobatic catch is AI-generated

Multiple users, including Indian accounts, have been sharing a video across social media platforms since September 4, 2026, allegedly showing a female Indian cricketer performing an acrobatic catch during a match. However, the footage is AI-generated.

Verdict: False

Viral image of Donald Trump sleeping during FIFA World Cup final is AI-generated

Verdict: False

Viral clips don't show Moroccan fans rioting in Paris after losing to France in FIFA World Cup

Verdict: False

Viral video of Lionel Messi winking at referee is not from July 7 match with Egypt

Verdict: Misleading

Viral video does not show Norwegian footballer Haaland congratulating Israeli soldier on killing Palestinians

Verdict: Misleading

Viral video of Norwegian footballer Haaland getting startled by his reflection is doctored

Verdict: False

Viral videos of spectators chanting slogans in favour of Imran Khan during PSL 11 final are old, doctored

Verdict: False

Viral video of Indian politician Shashi Tharoor appreciating Pakistan for taking stand in T20 World Cup is fake

Verdict: False

Viral video of Modi criticising Pakistan for not playing against India in T20 World Cup is doctored

Verdict: False

Viral video does not show cricketer Wasim Akram saying Imran visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island

Verdict: False

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