During a post-match conference after Pakistan's loss to the West Indies, Shan Masood expressed dissatisfaction with a journalist's disrespectful question about his captaincy. Masood emphasised respect for players and stated the decision on leadership lies with the PCB.
Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood confronted a journalist after Pakistan's series draw against the West Indies. With mounting criticism following their performance, Masood addressed questions about his autonomy in decision-making and the Pakistan Cricket Board's role in team strategy,
Pakistan captain Shan Masood wasn't pleased with the media after losing the second Test against the West Indies by 120 runs. Masood was asked whether he would be willing to step down as captain or would wait for the Pakistan Cricket Board to do it.
Masood emphasised that players, including himself, represent Pakistan and deserve respect. He stated that disrespect would not be tolerated, regardless of the circumstances, and urged the media to recognise the hard work and dedication of the team.
"You have your opinion and I respect that but there is a lot of disrespect in your question. You can't show disrespect to players, me and the others. We all play for Pakistan and get results but no one will tolerate such disrespect.
Pakistan captain Shan Masood identifies slow tail-end dismissals as a crucial weakness following their second Test defeat to the West Indies. Despite strong starts, Pakistan's struggles to seal innings cost them a 120-run match setback and their place at the bottom of the World Test Championship standings.
The incident occurred in the post-match press conference when a journalist asked Masood if he will step down as leader of the pack on his own or the PCB will have to remove him.
The defeat in Multan meant the series ended in a 1-1 draw. Pakistan's batting lineup crumbled under West Indian spinners' pressure on the final day, ending their innings at a mere 133 runs. Pakistan captain Shan Masood admitted that his team didn't perform well.
Pakistan captain Shan Masood addressed his teams shortcomings after their 120-run defeat to West Indies in Multan, admitting that recurring issues, such as letting lower-order batters score freely, cost them dearly.