"What is wrong with it?" Shadab admits cricketers message actresses

Pakistani cricketer Shadab Khan finally admitted that cricketers reach out to actresses through social media messages. He clarified that these interactions aren't one-sided and actresses readily respond in kind.

Shadab Khan recently appeared on a comedy show where he was asked about actresses' claims of receiving messages from cricketers.  His name had also been mentioned in connection with a controversy.

The former vice-captain's confession came after Nawal Saeed and Momina Iqbal said they received messages from cricketers.

TikToker Shah Taj also claimed last year to have had conversations with Shadab Khan, during which, according to Shah Taj, her proposed her for marriage.

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Asked about the actresses' claims by the show's host, Shadab Khan revealed that cricketers do message them.

After a brief pause, he responded, "What's wrong with it if cricketers text them?"

“If they don’t like it, then they shouldn’t reply,” Shadab said, offering his advice to the actresses on how to handle the situation.

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The legspinner further stated that actresses also demonstrate a willingness to engage in conversation when approached.

"Even though they could ignore it, they choose to reply, showing their interest in continuing the conversation," he added.

"While some videos exaggerate the situation, that's not the reality. Some actresses also seek attention," he said, adding that such incidents often surface during major tournaments like the World Cup due to heightened public interest in cricket.