Team India gets 80s-themed AI photoshoot ahead of Afghanistan T20Is
What's the story
As Team India prepares for the T20I series against Afghanistan, they were treated to a unique pre-series photoshoot. The team's social media managers presented them with AI-generated images in an 80s style, a trend that has been taking over Instagram lately. The players took turns trying to identify their teammates from these retro-inspired edits in a video shared on Instagram.
Player responses
Varun Chakravarthy left speechless by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's edit
The AI photos drew varied reactions from the players. Varun Chakravarthy was left speechless by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 80s edit, while Axar Patel burst into laughter at his and Abhishek Sharma's edited pictures.
In a light-hearted moment, Patel even joked about one of the images, saying, "Iska toh 80s ka banega bhi nahin," suggesting that the person in question didn't quite fit the 80s look.
Team camaraderie
Ishan Kishan's hilarious request to media team
Ravi Bishnoi and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also shared a laugh over their respective 80s edits.
Ishan Kishan, who appeared toward the end of the clip, jokingly asked the media team to pack up as it ended.
Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel shared a light moment when they noticed their jackets were identical in color and design.
Twitter Post
Here is the viral clip!
Vintage vibes. Priceless reactions. 😂
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 12, 2026
🎥 #TeamIndia takes on the 1980s trend 😉 - By @RajalArora #AFGvIND pic.twitter.com/nSaClHHdyn
Positive feedback
Yash Thakur among others familiar with many faces
Fast bowler Yash Thakur, among others, expressed his familiarity with many of the faces from the 80s collection.
Shivam Dube and Sanju Samson also approved of their looks in the AI-generated images.
This playful activity has clearly lightened up Team India's mood ahead of their T20I series against Afghanistan.
The first match is scheduled for September 13 at 7pm IST in Delhi.