Anil Kumble Speaks Out Against Fake Quotes on Virat Kohli's Form and Rohit Sharma's Captaincy, Sparking Social Media Outrage

These quotes stirred controversy around Virat Kohli's form and Rohit Sharma's captaincy, fueling tensions during the intense India-Australia series. Despite the uproar on social media, Anil Kumble swiftly disassociated himself from these quotes, clarifying that they were based on misinformation.

“It has come to my attention that some social media accounts are using my image and attributing fabricated quotes to me. I want to categorically deny any association with these accounts and their content. The statements being circulated are not my views and do not reflect my opinions in any way,” Kumble wrote on X.

"I urge everyone to be vigilant and not believe everything they see on social media. Please verify the authenticity of any information before sharing it. My official social media channels are the only reliable source for my views and statements.

The iconic former spinner’s statement came amid the third Test match between India and Australia, with India facing an uphill task after ending Day 3 at a fragile 51/4 in response to Australia’s 445-run total.

The issue of fake news in the cricketing world has been growing, with prominent figures like Sunil Gavaskar also being targeted by such nuisance. In fact, Gavaskar recently found himself in a similar situation when a website published a fake column under his name.

Gavaskar swiftly called out the article as fabricated, threatening legal action against the website. His move was in line with Kumble’s call to action for fans to critically assess the information they consume on social media, particularly during significant events like the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.