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. Shan is not the kind of person to go to the media and complain, though he surely has much to say. Perhaps someone with influence can fast-track a relative into the national team, but the ability to play is still essential.