Right after the conclusion of IPL 2025, a video went viral on social media stating that Delhi Capitals captain and one of the finest Indian all-rounders, Axar Patel, has announced his retirement from cricket. In the video, Axar is heard giving an emotional speech, stating that the ride with cricket has ended. This shocked many of his fans, especially after senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma had retired from Test cricket recently. In the video, Axar Patel can be heard saying: "Very important announcement. It's not easy for me to say this. Cricket has given me everything, my identity and all your love. But every journey has an end. Maybe my journey with cricket ends here." Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by cricketer fan 🏏 (@_mr_ipl_2025) Also Read | 5000 cops vs 2.5L fans: Tragedy at RCB victory parade But is It True? No, it is not. The video is artificial and AI-generated. Axar Patel did not retire from cricket. A fact-check by CricketGully established that the viral video was made through artificial intelligence. Axar has not shared any retirement statement or message on his social media platforms. Moreover, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) did not officially make any announcement regarding it as well. Also Read | CricketGully's Best XI of IPL 2025: Stars Who Ruled the Season What's the Current Status? Axar Patel is still a playing cricketer. He is the captain of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, in which the team was fifth on the points table. He is also a vital cog in India's T20 unit and at present is vice-captain of the T20 team. There were some fans who thought that he would retire after he was not selected for the upcoming Test series against England, but there is no confirmation or quote in favor of this theory. This is not the first instance of a doctored AI-made video going viral, leaving cricket enthusiasts perplexed. These types of videos are misleading and may propagate false news. Verify everything through authentic sources before believing and sharing the same online.