{
  "id": 8421129,
  "title": "‘Release it publicly’: Saqlain Mushtaq challenges ex-PAK selector over alleged recording of him pushing son-in-law Shadab Khan’s selection",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/release-it-publicly-saqlain-mushtaq-challenges-ex-pak-selector-over",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T08:40:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/release-publicly-saqlain-mushtaq-challenges-084016744.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Pakistan cricket selector Tauseef Khan has been challenged to release an alleged audio recording that claims he pressured Saqlain Mushtaq into selecting his son-in-law, Shadab Khan, in the national team. Saqlain denied the favoritism accusations, stating he called Tauseef out of respect. Shadab Khan's performance in the CPL, including his second T20 hat-trick, has helped him join an elite list of bowlers. The dispute between Saqlain and Tauseef highlights ongoing allegations of favoritism in Pakistan cricket's selection process, which have become a public issue due to the challenge.",
  "summary": "Former Pakistan coach Saqlain Mushtaq has challenged an ex-selector over claims of an audio recording pushing Shadab Khan's selection.",
  "key_points": [
    "Saqlain Mushtaq challenges ex-PAK selector Tauseef Khan over alleged recording.",
    "Recording claims Tauseef pressured Saqlain to select Shadab Khan.",
    "Shadab Khan's success in CPL bolsters his selection case."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}