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FACT CHECK: Did Virat Kohli question Shubman Gill’s talent and capabilities?

FACT CHECK: Did Virat Kohli question Shubman Gill’s talent and capabilities?

'There was a gap between showing potential and greatness' did Virat Kohli say something controversial about Shubman Gill? See details about the viral video

Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill, one is the king, and the other is on the path to becoming one. Both are widely recognized as top-rated batters. There is no doubt about Virat Kohli’s batting prowess, as he has consistently dominated the batting charts. Now, Shubman Gill is also emerging with his short-arm jabs, elegant cover drives, and impressive run-scoring ability. The camaraderie they share is evident, but something seems to be causing tension among their fans!

Virat Kohli vs Shubman Gill

That’s correct—we never see Virat Kohli against Shubman Gill, and why would they be? As mentioned, they share a mentor-student relationship. However, there is a video circulating on social media where Virat Kohli is allegedly seen criticizing Shubman Gill’s technique. Moreover, the video suggests he was uncertain about Gill’s future international career and purportedly said, ‘There is a big gap between showing promise and becoming a legend.’ Also, Kohli purportedly mentioned, ‘In Indian cricket, there is only one god, and that’s me!’

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But is the video true? Let’s be clear, that’s totally false. It is completely understandable that the video is fake and edited by AI. The interview was originally released in 2019 when Virat spoke to American journalist Graham Bensinger. In the fabricated video, Virat was emphasizing the gap between potential and greatness. This fake content shocked many netizens, causing the disturbance among Indian cricket fans. Fortunately, it was eventually confirmed that the video was entirely fabricated, showing zero authenticity.

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