Pop star Dua Lipa has unexpectedly entered cricket conversations after a digitally altered photo showed her wearing a Pakistan Cricket Team (PCT) jersey, igniting a storm on social media.
The image, circulating widely on X (formerly Twitter), was an edit of a mirror selfie the 30-year-old singer posted on August 29, a day before her birthday and the kickoff of her Radical Optimism North American tour. In the doctored version, her plain white T-shirt was swapped with Pakistan’s green kit, leading many fans to wonder if the star was showing support for the team.
The reality? Dua Lipa never posted such a picture. The original photo featured no cricket colors at all.
AI edits take over fandoms
This viral moment is part of a larger wave of fan-made edits where Lipa’s white tee has been turned into a canvas for different teams. From football giants like PSG and Bayern Munich to cricket sides including Punjab Kings, her casual look has been endlessly remixed by fans.
The playful edits have, in effect, made the Levitating hitmaker an “unofficial global ambassador” for whichever team fans back.
While many online users joined in on the joke, others were quick to believe the fake, with some Pakistani supporters proudly sharing the supposed endorsement. Rival fans, meanwhile, dismissed it as nothing more than wishful thinking.
The episode highlights how AI tools and fan creativity can blur the line between reality and parody — especially in the charged buildup to the Asia Cup’s biggest showdown.
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