BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has officially condemned a Pakistani news outlet for broadcasting a manipulated video featuring an AI-generated version of his voice.
The doctored clip aimed to create a false narrative regarding India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match scheduled for February 15 in Colombo.
Origin of Fake Clip
The controversy erupted when the Pakistani news channel ARY News, during a show hosted by former captain Shoaib Malik, aired a video of Shukla.
In the morphed clip, Shukla was “heard” claiming that BCCI had repeatedly requested ICC to convince Pakistan to play against India, suggesting a desperate move by the Indian board.
The video was circulated shortly after Pakistan government made a U-turn on its initial threat to boycott the match in support of Bangladesh.
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Here is the clip https://t.co/qEcdKd5NA4 pic.twitter.com/K9IhHL7BXT
— A.Guppta (@gupta_anhud) February 11, 2026
Rajeev Shukla’s Swift Rebuttal
Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on February 11, 2026, Shukla shared his original, unedited video to expose the fraud.
“The video circulating with altered, AI-generated audio in my name is fake. @realshoaibmalik, @ARYNEWSOFFICIAL and @Salman_ARY, please stop circulating this misleading content,” Shukla posted.
He urged fans and social media users to report the content and not be misled by deepfake technology used to incite tensions before IND vs PAK Feb 15th clash.
What Did Shukla Actually Say?
In his original remarks, Shukla had praised International Cricket Council (ICC) for its diplomatic success in resolving the standoff between the various boards.
He thanked the ICC for finding an “amicable solution” that prioritized the game. He noted that it was a “win-win situation” for all stakeholders, including Bangladesh and Pakistan, ensuring the World Cup remains a success.
Pakistan’s “Boycott Drama”
The friction began when Pakistan initially threatened to skip the India fixture after Bangladesh was replaced by Scotland in T20 WC tournament. However, following high-level deliberations in Lahore involving ICC and PCB, Pakistan government directed its team to participate, setting the stage for IND vs PAK T20 World Cup February 15 showdown at R. Premadasa Stadium, Sri Lanka.
