WI loss: Shan Masood loses cool at reporter over captaincy question

Pakistan's Test cricket captain, Shan Masood, snapped at a reporter when asked about his captaincy during a press conference following a 120-run defeat to the West Indies in the second Test.

A journalist asked, “Will you make your own decision, or will the Pakistan Cricket Board decide?”

Shan initially refused to reply, saying, “Next question,” but later responded, “I won’t answer about what happened in the past. I am addressing what’s happening now. If you want to discuss facts, feel free to do so, but your information is completely incorrect.”

The 35-year-old captain urged the media to respect players, saying, “You should also give respect to your players. It’s the PCB’s job to make decisions. Whatever decisions are made, we, as players, including myself, accept them. We belong to this country, this institution, and we are also your people.”

Expressing his frustration with the journalist’s tone, Shan said, “No one will tolerate being insulted like this. Your question was full of disrespect. In trying to ask one question, you attempted to undermine another person. We play for Pakistan, and we give our best efforts to deliver results.”

Shan also defended the team’s performance, saying, “In these conditions, we’ve won three out of four matches and lost only one. In this match, we made mistakes on the first day. Please do your research before asking questions and then share your opinions.”

West Indies won the second and final Test of the two-match series, defeating Pakistan on their home ground after 35 years by 120 runs on the third day, levelling the series 1-1.