Produced by: Prashanti Moktan Designed by: Mohsin Shaikh
India is a nation that loves the game of cricket and Indian cricketers have a massive fan following across the nation and globally. Indian cricketers, who are known for their on-field heroics, are also known to inspire with their fitness routines. But what if your favourite cricket idol was obese? AI tools have now been used to reimagine Indian cricketers as obese
The AI images reimaging Indian cricketers as obese were created and shared by the Instagram account @sahixd. The caption of the AI photo series read, “This is how your favourite cricket idols would look if they were obese. All records would be shattered, not on the ground, but off the ground in terms of having fries, vada pav, and Pepsi. They perform better because they have a skill set and a body to support it. Get better in 2024. Take action and finish off in style.”
Team India captain Rohit Sharma’s obese image generated by AI shows him holding burgers and fries while donning an AI version of the team’s jersey as well
The suave and fit Virat Kohli has been shown in an obese version by AI. Kohli is shown holding a plate filled with pizza slices and fries while wearing a Team India jersey which no longer fits him
AI has reimagined Ravindra Jadeja as an obese person. He seems to be enjoying a plate full of pancakes with a smile on his face
The AI version of MS Dhoni, who is also an investor in the fitness startup Tagda Raho, is a far cry from his real-life fit self. Captain Cool MS Dhoni has been shown in an obese avatar by AI artist @sahixd
Hardik Pandya’s obese version as reimagined by AI shows him holding a plate full of food. The cricketer, who is known for his fitness regimes, looks glum in this AI avatar
Team India’s star pacer Mohammed Shami, who won accolades for his wicket-hauls during ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, has been shown as obese in this AI-generated image. He is shown in the stands of a stadium while holding a plate of burger and fries
The AI artist has also reimagined Yuzvendra Chahal and veteran cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Virendra Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir, as obese