New Delhi: Fake news of former Sri Lanka skipper Sanath Jayasuriya’s death left Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stunned and worried on Monday.
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“Is the news on Sanath Jayasuriya true?? I got a news update on WhatsApp but see nothing here on Twitter!!” Ashwin tweeted as the news did rounds on the social media.
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A fake news report stated that Jayasuriya died in an accident while he was on a visit to Canada recently.
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“A man was hit by a Honda Civic car who died in the hospital and he has been identified as Sanath Jayasuriya,” the report stated.
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“He was severely injured when taken to the hospital and while being treated he passed away the next morning.”
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It even said that the report was confirmed by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Canada, and mentioned that the embassy was aware of Jayasuriya’s visit to Toronto.
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However, Jayasuriya rubbished the report, saying he did not visit Canada recently and is in fine fettle in Sri Lanka.
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“Please disregard fake news by malicious websites regarding my health and well being. I am in Sri Lanka and have not visited Canada recently. Please avoid sharing fake news.”