'Repeated Requests By BCCI…': Shoaib Malik-Hosted Pakistan TV Show Airs Fake Audio of Rajeev Shukla

In the age of Artificial Intelligence, distinguishing fact from fabrication is becoming increasingly challenging. A Pakistani cricket show, hosted by former cricketer Shoaib Malik, however, is in the line of fire after airing a poorly generated clone of BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla’s voice in an apparent attempt to shape a narrative around the ongoing T20 World Cup.

The cricket talk show on ARY News broadcast a purported audio clip of Shukla reacting to Pakistan’s dramatic – yet widely anticipated – U-turn on its proposed boycott of the high-voltage India-Pakistan clash.

“I would like to show you a clip of BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla,” Malik is heard saying before playing the questionable audio.

In the clip, a voice (poorly) resembling

Shukla’s says: “I am delighted to see the outcome of the deliberations initiated by the ICC representative on the repeated requests by BCCI to convince Pakistan to play against India. It’s a good solution, amicable solution which has been found to give priority to cricket, important to the game. This is what has been done.”

Here is the clip https://t.co/qEcdKd5NA4 pic.twitter.com/K9IhHL7BXT

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However, the cadence and tone in the clip noticeably diverge from Shukla’s characteristic speaking style.

What Shukla Actually Said

In reality, Shukla’s remarks struck a markedly different tone.

Speaking to reporters, he thanked the ICC for facilitating discussions and ensuring that the marquee India-Pakistan encounter would proceed as scheduled.

“I would like to thank the ICC chairman (Jay Shah) and its office-bearers on behalf of the BCCI for finding a very good solution. After discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board and the Bangladesh Cricket Board, and after listening to all sides, this decision has been taken,” Shukla said.

“This decision is very important for cricket. Cricket must go on and the World Cup will now be a big success. This is a big achievement as far as the ICC is concerned. Even the Bangladesh Cricket Board has praised the ICC, so it has listened to all sides and arrived at the decision after taking into consideration the interests of everyone,” he added.