Pakistan Captain Shan Masood Criticizes Media Over 'Disrespectful' Questioning

Shan Masood defended his leadership and emphasized respect for players after Pakistan's loss to West Indies in the second Test.

Shan Masood, Pakistan's Test captain, confronted a journalist during a press conference after being asked if he would resign or wait for the PCB to remove him.
Masood described the question as disrespectful and emphasized that no player should tolerate such treatment from the media.
He highlighted the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as the ultimate decision-maker regarding leadership roles and stressed the team's efforts to improve performance.
Pakistan suffered a 120-run defeat to West Indies in the second Test, finishing at the bottom of the World Test Championship points table for the 2023-2025 cycle.
Masood acknowledged recurring issues with dismissing lower-order batsmen and called for solutions to improve the team's performance in critical moments.