His father holds a high position in a bank, so he made it into the national team. His uncle is a senior government official, so he made it into the national team. He’s an English-speaking boy from a wealthy family, so he made it into the national team.
Ever since Shan Masood made his debut in the Abu Dhabi Test against South Africa in 2013, the label of “parchi” (favoritism) has been attached to him. Perhaps, (as joke), his father must have been friends with Steyn, Philander, Morkel, and Kallisthat’s why, while facing their bowling, Shan began his career with a 75-run innings. In reality, we prefer stories where someone comes from poverty,where a father drove a rickshaw and the son worked hard to reach the national team.
If someone is educated and from a wealthy background, fans are less willing to accept him. It is true that in Pakistan, players sometimes get opportunities through connections, but even if someone enters the team through influence, they cannot perform consistently. Within one or two matches, they are exposed and dropped.
Yes, they maylater secure a job in the PCB. Everyone acknowledges Shan’s strong work ethic and dedication. However, on social media and among general fans, the perception persists that he is a “recommended” player, which is why he often faces criticism.
Due to being in and out of the team, he has played only 47 Tests in 13 years. An average of 31 and 2,762 runs do not truly reflect his ability. When he became captain, he finally got a regular run in the team, but the team’s performance remained poor.
As a result, he was removed from captaincy before the ongoing series against the West Indies, though he retained his place as a batter. In the very first Test after that, he scored a century, proving his capability. Shan’s real issue is that he lacks friends in the media.
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