Media plays a big role in keeping fans aware of new developments around the world. Earlier, there was only one prominent media i.e, Television unlike in the current scenario. So, it was difficult to filter fake news easily.
Now, everyone has different mediums like social media through which can stay updated about the news. However, the danger of fake news has still not ended but they can be curbed from spreading.
In the past, there are many rumours which have been spread about cricketers and which afterwards came to be false. The players have to set up press conferences to kill the rumours.
Here, in this article, we brought you seven rumours in the game of cricket, which surprised the fans. And we are sure when you will read them, it will make you laugh.
7 Hilarious Rumours We Heard About Cricketers:
7. Ricky Ponting – Spring in a bat:
The former Australian captain Ricky Ponting was one of the destructive batsmen. He came to the field to make centuries and set big totals for the team. Under his captaincy, Australia has won the World Cup in 2003 and 2007.
Ponting led his team to the 2003 title after winning the final against India which was a one-sided affair. In 2007, he won against Sri Lanka to help his team lift the title for the second time under his captaincy. His prolific performances gave arouse the rumour that Ponting batted with a spring bat during his unbeaten innings of 140 runs off 121 deliveries.
Although, it was later confirmed that there was no such bat and was an April Fool’s prank which went completely wrong.