A 'news item' about former Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya's death left many including Ravichandran Ashwin stunned.
The fake news of former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya's death left many including Indian off-spinner R. Ashwin and Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi shocked on Monday. A 'news report' shared by many on social media said that Jayasuriya had died in an accident while he was on a visit to Canada recently. The news was not true and Jayasuriya himself clarifying that he is alive and well in Sri Lanka and did not visit Canada recently. Unfortuneately, Ashwin and Warsi were among many who came across the hoax and were left stunned by the news. They both shared their concern on social media but fans soon assured them that it was just a fake news.
1. What was the news
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A fake news report stated that Jayasuriya died in an accident while he was on a visit to Canada recently. "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. "He was severely injured when taken to the hospital and while being treated he passed away the next morning." 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.
2. R Ashwin stunned
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The news left Indian off-spinner R. Ashwin stunned. "Is the news on Sanath Jayasuriya true?? I got a news update on WhatsApp but see nothing here on Twitter!!" Ashwin tweeted.
Is the news on Sanath Jayasuriya true?? I got a news update on what's app but see nothing here on Twitter!!
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) May 27, 2019
However, he soon was assured by his followers that it was 'fake news.' He tweeted,"Ok it seems to be fake news"
Ok it seems to be fake news.
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) May 27, 2019
3. Arshad Warsi was shocked too
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Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi also shared a news article related to Jayasuriya and wrote, "This news is so shocking & sad..."
4. Sanath Jayasuriya says 'I am alive'
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Jayasuriya rubbished the report, saying he did not visit Canada recently and is in fine fettle in Sri Lanka. "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."
Please disregard fake news by malicious websites regarding my health and well being.
— Sanath Jayasuriya (@Sanath07) May 21, 2019
I am in Srilanka and have not visited Canada recently.Please avoid sharing fake news.
