Former South African cricket captain AB de Villiers recently issued a clarification regarding misinformation he shared on his YouTube channel regarding Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and his wife, actress Anushka Sharma, expecting their second child. De Villiers admitted to making a mistake and acknowledged that he had shared false information without verification.
In his statement to Dainik Bhaskar, de Villiers emphasized the importance of family and expressed his support for Kohli’s decision to prioritize his family obligations. He extended well wishes to Kohli and hoped for his swift return to cricket, emphasizing the need for understanding and empathy in such situations.
This incident highlights the significance of responsible information sharing, especially in the age of social media, where misinformation can spread rapidly. De Villiers’ swift acknowledgment and correction of the false information serve as a reminder of the importance of fact-checking and verifying sources before sharing news, even for public figures like himself.
