MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma Get 1980s Retro AI Makeovers
· Sports · Times of India
A viral artificial intelligence trend on social media has transformed leading Indian cricket stars, including MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, into 1980s retro avatars. The generated images feature vintage hairstyles, colourful outfits and classic backdrops reminiscent of vintage Bollywood and old-style cafes. Cricketers such as Yuzvendra Chahal, Shikhar Dhawan and Irfan Pathan have embraced the throwback theme on social media with retro captions. Several IPL franchises, including the Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings, have also shared retro AI versions of their players and head coach Ricky Ponting. The trend highlights a widespread digital engagement across the Indian cricket community celebrating vintage aesthetics.
Why it matters
Indian cricketers and IPL franchises are engaging large fan bases through viral social media trends that blend sports culture with retro aesthetics.
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