Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Fact Check: False Video Claims Shahid Afridi's Death
A video falsely claimed that Shahid Afridi, a famous Pakistani cricketer, had died and was buried in Karachi.
The video, shared on social media, showed a news anchor and included condolence messages.
However, the video was fake and created using AI technology.
It has been confirmed that Afridi is alive and well, debunking the rumors.
The video's voiceover was dubbed, spreading false information.
Afridi has also made controversial statements regarding India and Pakistan's military.
A video falsely claimed Shahid Afridi's death.
The video showed a news anchor and condolence messages.
The video was AI-generated and fake.
Shahid Afridi is alive and well.
Afridi has made controversial statements regarding India and Pakistan.
- Who
- Shahid Afridi
- What
- A video falsely claimed Afridi's death
- When
- The video circulated on social media on or before June 8, 2025
- Where
- Karachi (mentioned in false video)
- Why
- To spread misinformation; the video was AI-generated
Shahid Afridi
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Statements about India
Shahid Afridi
Afridi stated that India is 10 years behind Pakistan.
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- Subject
- Shahid Afridi
- Alleged Event
- Death and Burial
- Source of Claim
- AI-generated video
- Status
- False
- Date of Article
- June 8, 2025