Social media users were left in awe after a series of AI-generated images reimagined Indian cricketers as sadhus at the Mahakumbh. The images featured stars such as MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and others in the sacred setting of the Mahakumbh.
The images, shared by ‘The Bharat Army,’ were captioned “When MahaKumbh meets Cricket.” In the viral AI-generated images, Dhoni is seen in his iconic long-hair look, dressed in saffron clothes and a garland.
He is shown sitting peacefully with the flowing Ganges behind him. Rohit Sharma is depicted wearing saffron attire with a rudraksha necklace, while Virat Kohli appears with a slightly older look.
Other cricketers like Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shreyas Iyer were also reimagined in divine forms.
The images have captivated fans and sparked widespread discussion online. Social media users reacted with a mix of amusement and surprise. Some found Kohli's image particularly humorous, while others praised the realistic portrayal of Dhoni.