Misinformation troubles cricketers and analysts during IPL 2025, as evidenced by false statements attributed to former players. Parthiv Patel debunked a fake quote involving Rohit Sharma, and Aakash Chopra addressed edited commentary clips. These incidents underscore the persistent issue of fake news in sports media, forcing figures to continually refute misleading content.
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