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Fact Check: Did Axar Patel Announce Retirement From International Cricket?

Abhinav Tyagi

Axar Patel - (Source :@Wisden/X.com)Axar Patel - (Source :@Wisden/X.com)

The Internet has gone into a shockwave as rumour of Axar Patel's retirement from international cricket has gone viral on social media. Recently, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma announced their retirement from Test cricket and now the speculations of Patel bidding adieu to the game has come as a shocker. 

Notably, there is a video that has been doing rounds on the internet which features Axar announcing retirement and this article will reveal the truth behind the viral video. 

Here's The Truth Behind Viral Video

It is worth noting that there is no truth to Axar Patel's retirement as the video that has spread like fire on the internet is A.I generated. The clip is fake and no such statement has been made by the Delhi Capitals captain. Watch the clip here. 

Nonetheless, the video is being circulated at a rapid pace and the fans are assuming that Patel's decision might have stemmed from the fact that he was not a part of India's Test squad for the upcoming five-match Test series against England starting on the 5th of June. 

Axar remains an active part of India's cricket team and holds a key role in the white-ball set-up. Thus, fans should be careful before believing content on social media and verify the news before sharing it further. 

Usually, in case of a retirement, there is an official announcement from the player on his social media handles or the BCCI posts an official update. In today's time, fabricated videos is a new low and a certain section is using the advanced technology for wrong reasons. 

It is not the first time that a fabricated video of an active player announcing his retirement has taken over the internet and confused fans, a few other cricketers across country have been a victims of this new unfortunate trend.