A video has gone viral on social media that shows Indian women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur execute a somersault while taking a catch. The video has been shared by many, and people are marvelling at her fielding skills. Well, unfortunately, the truth is something else, and it is not a pretty one.

The Truth Behind the Hype

In fact, this video is fake. It's generated using AI and is a result of digital manipulation. Yes, it's been shared for fun and even maybe made for laughs, but such videos do tend to mislead fans. In this day and age of deepfakes, a person's face or even voice can be used to create a fake video that can result in confusion or even complications.

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The Dangers of Deepfakes

While this deepfake is fabricated, it's pretty convincing but eventually people did spot clues that pointed out it was not real. Initially, there was a lot of hype about the acrobatic catch that never happened. Of course, there is no 100% protection, but there are ways to minimise the risks like using watermarks on pictures. Also do not use pictures on social media whenever possible and the more unrealistic the video, the more chances of it being fake.

Take a look at the fake catch and how people reacted:

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When Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Fell Prey

This is not the first time something like this has happened. Not long back, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was a casualty of a deepfake that showed him insulting Virat Kohli. He got some flak on the internet until it was revealed that it never happened. Just goes to show how harmful AI can be when used in the wrong way.

Asia Cup Glory Beckons

Meanwhile, Harmanpreet is leading India at the Women's Asia Cup. They defeated Bangladesh in the semis by 40 runs and shall now face either Pakistan or Sri Lanka in the final on September 13. India have won seven out of the nine editions so far and are gunning for an eighth title.