Is Shahid Afridi Dead, Buried In Karachi? Check Truth About The Claims Behind Viral Video

A fake video claiming former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has died is doing the rounds on social media. The AI-generated clip falsely suggests Afridi passed away and was buried in Karachi, triggering panic among fans and followers.

The viral video also includes fake condolence messages from public figures, including members of the Vision Group. But fact-checkers have confirmed the clip is not real. Afridi is alive, and the death rumour is baseless.

AI-Generated Video Behind Shahid Afridi Death Hoax

The video spread quickly on platforms like Instagram, YouTube and X (formerly Twitter), thanks to slick editing and a realistic voiceover. While it fooled many at first, several reliable news outlets have since reported that the footage is fake and made using artificial intelligence.

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Afridi hasn’t responded publicly, but people close to him have confirmed he is doing well. The hoax video surfaced shortly after Afridi made controversial comments about India in relation to Operation Sindoor, which may have triggered the false narrative.

Afridi's Operation Sindoor Comments Sparked Outrage

Afridi recently landed in hot water over his remarks on India’s military operation in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at a rally in Karachi, he called the Pakistani military “unbreakable” and accused the Indian Army of “martyring children” and attacking civilian areas and mosques.

His statements didn’t sit well with Indian audiences online. The backlash was immediate. In response to rising tensions, the Indian government reportedly blocked social media access for several Pakistani celebrities, including Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar.

For the unversed, Shahid Afridi retired from international cricket in 2017 but remains one of Pakistan’s most popular sports figures. He scored over 11,000 runs and took 541 wickets across formats. He also holds the record for the most sixes in ODI history with 351 -  though India’s Rohit Sharma is now close behind.

While he no longer plays professional cricket, Afridi stays active in politics and charity work.