ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Former Pakistan Test captain and pacer Wasim Akram has reacted strongly to the fake rumors circulating on social media about his death for the past few days.
Dismissing the claims in a video message, he said that the hoax should have been easy for anyone to spot, adding that if people don’t understand fake news in this day and age, then forget about us, 60-year-olds, getting it.
His clarification came after an AI-generated video featuring former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar falsely claimed that legend Wasim Akram had died of a heart attack. The video quickly went viral on social media, causing concern among fans.
The viral clip doctored Shoaib Akhtar’s voice and face to spread false news of Akram’s sudden death. The video immediately gained attention on social media, and many people believed the news to be true.
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