Adnan Farooq 
The Shoaib Malik “Doctored Audio scandal” has created a big controversy before the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match. The problem started when an audio tape by a Pakistani news channel was released, purportedly speaking to BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla by a former Pakistan cricketer, Shoaib Malik. The video purported that the ICC stepped in at the request of India to convince Pakistan to lift its threat of boycotting.
How the Controversy Unfolded
Shortly after the airing, the video became viral on social media. Nonetheless, Rajeev Shukla was immediately ready to defend the audio, labelling it as manipulated and AI-generated. He made it clear on X that these are not his statements and he would rather the citizens not share fake information. He also made Shoaib Malik and the channel tag cease posting the manipulated video. Visit homepage for more news.
Shukla’s Original Statement vs Viral Clip
In his initial comments, Shukla had applauded the ICC since it had solved the tensions and guaranteed that the match on February 15 in Colombo was to be held. The Shoaib Malik Doctored Audio, however, reflected a closer BCCI influence that was denied by Shukla. With the controversy going on, the Shoaib Malik Doctored Audio has been a point of discussion in the sphere of cricket and media ethics.
FAQs
1. What is the Shoaib Malik Doctored Audio?
It is a so-called AI-modified video broadcast on Pakistani television with alleged comments of Rajeev Shukla.
2. Did Rajeev Shukla repudiate the audio?
Yes, he said that the viral clip has been falsified and is not real.
3. What is the importance of this controversy?
It came out only days prior to the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup game, fueling the tensions between the two countries politically and in the world of cricket.
