Harmanpreet Kaur cricket video confirmed as AI-generated deepfake

A viral video appearing to show Indian women's cricket player Harmanpreet Kaur performing an extraordinary backflip catch has been identified as an AI-generated deepfake. The clip, which circulated widely on social media, was not recorded during a real cricket match.

The incident has raised concerns regarding the spread of misinformation through AI technology. Experts note that such deepfakes can be used to manipulate perceptions of reality, potentially damaging the reputations of athletes and spreading false information across digital platforms.