Pop superstar Dua Lipa unintentionally sent Pakistani cricket fans into a frenzy after a viral image seemed to show her wearing a Pakistan Cricket Team (PCT) jersey.
The 30-year-old singer, fresh off her birthday on August 30 and the launch of her Radical Optimism North American tour, became the center of cricket chatter when an edited mirror selfie from August 29 started circulating on X (formerly Twitter).
In the doctored image, her plain white T-shirt was swapped with a PCT jersey, prompting fans to ask: “Did Dua Lipa really rock Pakistan cricket merch?” The truth: it was just a clever AI-edited fan creation — the original selfie showed her in casual attire with no team colors.
AI, deepfakes, and fan creativity take over
This viral moment underscores the power of AI edits and Photoshop magic. Fans worldwide have turned Lipa’s plain tee into a playground, overlaying logos of football giants like PSG, Bayern Munich, Valencia, and cricket teams including Punjab Kings from the IPL.
Thanks to these playful edits, the Levitating singer has unofficially become a global “brand ambassador” for any team her fans support.
While some fans enjoyed the joke, others fell for the fake. Pakistani fans proudly celebrated what they thought was her backing, while rival fans dismissed it as wishful thinking.
This episode highlights the crazy mix of humor, confusion, and fandom obsession that AI edits can spark — especially during high-stakes cricket fever.
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