Controversial fake video of Virat Kohli scolding Shubman Gill sparks debate on dangers of AI, say users

Shubman Gill has drawn comparisons to Virat Kohli due to their similar batting styles and the ability to play a stunning cover drive. Additionally, there has been speculation about Gill being groomed for the permanent captaincy of the Indian team, much like Kohli was before taking over from MS Dhoni. Kohli has a reputation for supporting young talents like Gill, but a recent viral video showed the 35-year-old seemingly boasting about the challenges of reaching his level and downplaying Gill's potential to do the same.

The video has turned out to be a fake, with the voice in it being an AI-generated version of Kohli's. In it, the voice can be heard saying there's a 'big gap between showing promise and becoming a legend'. It also goes on to compare Kohli with Sachin Tendulkar. A number of users have shared the video online while talking about the dangers of AI.

Here is the video: Kohli sitting out Duleep Trophy raises eyebrows

Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah choosing to give the Duleep Trophy a miss has raised some eyebrows. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee, earlier this month, urged all India regulars to be available for the tournament, which will mark the beginning of the domestic red-ball season in the country. While this has happened, Rohit, Kohli and Bumrah are notable absentees.

Bumrah's absence had seemingly gone down better among the cricketing community considering the fast bowler's need to maintain his fitness. However, that doesn't seem to be the case with former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar. Manjrekar mentioned that India played close to 250 matches (242 since August 28, 2019) across formats in the last five years. And although Rohit (142) and Kohli (146) have been the busiest international players for India, it "only" amounts to 59 and 61 per cent of the total matches. Meanwhile for Bumrah (84), it is 34 per cent.

“India has played 249 international matches in the last 5 years. Rohit has played only 59% of those. Virat 61 % & Bumrah 34%. I see them as well rested India players. Could have been selected for the Duleep trophy,” he tweeted.

Former BCCI secretary Jay Shah explained that the reason behind the selectors resting Kohli, Rohit and Bumrah was to avoid the risk of an injury ahead of the three crucial Test series. "We should not insist on players like Rohit and Virat to play in the Duleep Trophy. They will risk injury. If you have noticed, in Australia and England, every international player does not play domestic cricket. We have to treat the players with respect," he told the media earlier this month.

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