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In an age where information travels faster than verification, a recent incident in India has once again exposed the cracks in digital journalism. On October 2, Indian media outlets mistakenly used legendary Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram’s picture while reporting on a completely different man, a YouTuber also named Wasim Akram, who had been arrested in Haryana on charges of spying. The bizarre mix-up quickly spiraled across social media platforms, with several Indian outlets publishing stories featuring the former cricketer’s image alongside sensational headlines about espionage. The result? Confusion, embarrassment, and a sharp reaction from the real Wasim Akram himself. The 59-year-old cricket icon, revered across borders for his illustrious career and sportsmanship, took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to call out the irresponsible reporting. In a video message that went viral, Akram didn’t mince words. “You people are all over social media these days, so here’s a...