Deep Fake Video of Sachin Tendulkar Goes Viral, the Batting Legend Asks Public to Report in Large Number

If you’ve come across an advertisement on social media featuring cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar promoting a gaming app, be cautious—it’s a deepfake. The deepfake’s quality is so convincing that some individuals have been deceived into thinking it’s genuinely him endorsing the app.

Sachin Tendulkar, however, has dismissed these perceptions and raised awareness about the deceptive video, emphasizing the misuse of technology. In a post on X on Monday, he urged everyone to report such videos, ads, and apps in large numbers. Tendulkar expressed his concern over the widespread misuse of technology, emphasizing the need to address and counteract these deceptive practices.

These videos are fake. It is disturbing to see rampant misuse of technology. Request everyone to report videos, ads & apps like these in large numbers.

Social Media platforms need to be alert and responsive to complaints. Swift action from their end is crucial to stopping the… pic.twitter.com/4MwXthxSOM

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 15, 2024