Fact Check: Adam Gilchrist Stands Firm for Humanity After Condemning Red Fort Terror Attack

Fact Check Desk, Delhi Magazine: A claim is circulating on social media that former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist lost more than 2,000 followers after condemning the terrorist attack near Delhi’s Red Fort. The viral posts also claim that he received threats but remained firm in his support for truth and humanity.

However, the claim is false. Adam Gilchrist did not make the statement attributed to him. The posts were shared through fake accounts impersonating the former Australian cricketer.

What Is the Viral Claim?

Several social media posts attributed a statement to Adam Gilchrist, claiming that more than 2,000 people unfollowed him after he condemned the November 2025 Red Fort attack in Delhi.

The viral message also included an alleged quote in which Gilchrist claimed that he had received threats but would continue speaking about truth and humanity.

The post attracted considerable attention, with many users believing that the statement had come from the former Australian wicketkeeper.

What Did the Fact Check Find?

An investigation by Australia’s AAP FactCheck, published on November 19, 2025, found that the viral statement was not made by Adam Gilchrist.

According to the fact-check report, the posts originated from an X account using the name “Adam Gilchriist”, which was impersonating the former cricketer. The account’s name contained an extra letter, making it different from Gilchrist’s actual name.

The same claim was also circulated through a Facebook account that appeared to impersonate him.

AAP FactCheck found no evidence that Gilchrist had commented on the Delhi attack. The report also noted that there was no record of the alleged statement on his official social media profiles.

No Confirmation From Adam Gilchrist

AAP FactCheck also contacted Adam Gilchrist’s representatives for clarification but did not receive a response.

The investigation found no credible evidence connecting Gilchrist to the viral statement about losing followers or receiving threats.

Final Verdict

The claim that Adam Gilchrist lost more than 2,000 followers after condemning the Red Fort attack is false. The statement was circulated through impersonation accounts and was wrongly attributed to the former Australian cricketer.

Readers are advised to verify statements attributed to public figures through their official accounts and reliable news sources before sharing them.