The rise of artificial intelligence and advanced digital editing has brought a modern threat to the world of sports: highly persuasive deep-fakes. After the exciting is over IPL 2026 In the season, a controversial video appeared on social media Rajasthan Royals‘breakout prodigy, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The viral clip deceptively showed the 15-year-old cricket legend taking a big swipe. Virat Kohlihe labels him both “slow” and “selfish”.
According to fictional footage, this controversial answer was prompted by a question from a legendary cricket commentator. Harsha Bhogleallegedly asked the youngster if he aspired to be a “king” like Kohli. The video quickly sparked a storm of outrage on social media platforms, with fans reacting to what appeared to be an incredibly arrogant teenager. However, the entire exchange was proved to be completely fake, highlighting the dangerous trend of spreading misinformation to generate clicks.
Harsha Bhogle breaks silence after ‘insulting’ video of fake Vaibhav Suryavanshi goes viral
As the fake video started gaining traction, Bhogle took to X (earlier Twitter) to vehemently clear the air and protect the young cricketer’s reputation. Bhogle expressed his deep dismay at how easily a minor character can be killed online, clarifying that no such interview ever took place.
“There is a fake dubbed clip of me and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on social media. It portrays Vaibhav as rude and arrogant. Neither that question was asked, nor such an answer. It is especially cruel and mischievous to a young child who is highly respected in several interactions.“,” Bhogle wrote in X.
There is a fake dubbed clip of me and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on social media. It portrays Vaibhav as rude and arrogant. Neither that question was asked, nor such an answer. He is especially cruel and mischievous to a young child…
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 2, 2026
Bhogle’s swift intervention highlighted the dark side of social media algorithms, which often amplify sensationalized, fake content before catching the truth. Defending Suryavanshi, the veteran broadcaster emphasized the need for accountability and fact-checking in the digital sports landscape.
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— Harshit (@knight_17_) June 2, 2026
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Reality: Full respect and high praise from Virat Kohli
The viral fake story couldn’t be further from the truth. Indeed, Suryavanshi and Kohli shared a heartwarming and deeply respectful interaction following IPL 2026 Final. Far from the animosity depicted in the deepfake, the official social media handles of the IPL captured a touching moment of getting close with the 15-year-old prodigy. Royal Challengers Bengaluru the folded hands symbol that embodies the traditional values ​​of sportsmanship.
Kohli was seen giving the youngster a heartfelt hug and thanking him: “Well played, young man.”
Suryavanshi’s respect was well earned as the young phenom completely dominated the tournament. He ended his historic IPL 2026 campaign as the leading run-scorer by capturing the coveted Orange Cap with an astonishing 776 runs. Kohli’s genuine admiration for the rising star was further cemented at the launch party. As Suryavanshi took to the podium, Kohli turned to his former RCB teammate AB de Villiers and noted, “This kid is special, he can hit.”
Despite the undeniable mutual admiration between master and protégé, villains continue to use AI tools to create drama. The incident serves as a stark reminder for cricket fans globally to check viral content before jumping to judgement.
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