Accuracy and professionalism are the watchwords in the world of sports journalism. A recent episode involving New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra has again brought to the fore the problem of unverified news being propagated by some sections of the media.

Rumors about Rachin Ravindra's Phone
Recently, certain media channels reported that the phone of Rachin Ravindra had been stolen in Pakistan during the current ICC tournament. The news traveled fast on social media, and there were many fans reacting to it without knowing anything about the same.

But the New Zealand team's media manager soon rubbished these rumors, saying that nothing like this had happened. This is a clear indication that the reports were totally false and based on rumors.

The Indian media’s propaganda continues, they just can’t accept that Pakistan is hosting a major ICC tournament. The news about Rachin Ravindra’s phone is completely false, as confirmed by the New Zealand team’s media manager. If only the Indian media had bothered to verify with… https://t.co/soYUpS3ezC

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) February 21, 2025

Shortage of Fact-Verification in Media
One of the largest issues facing media today is the eagerness to post breaking news of scandal without confirming facts. Here, a confirmation call from the New Zealand cricket team would have ensured that such spurious news would not spread. Rather than concern for facts, some media worked on fabricating unnecessary controversy.

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Professional journalism demands fact-checking, balanced reporting, and responsible reporting. But most media platforms give more importance to attracting attention and views than truth. Not only does this mislead individuals but also damages the credibility of the media sector.