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Pakistan concluded the two-match Test series against West Indies in a draw after going down by 120 runs in the second Test in Multan. The Windies outclassed the hosts in all departments of the game, to register a Test win in the Asian country for the first time in nearly 34 years. After the defeat in the second Test, Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood addressed the press conference.

Speaking after the conclusion of the two-match Test series, the red-ball captain was seen losing his cool in a heated presser. Shan Masood snapped out at a ‘disrespectful’ journalist, while requesting the journalist to avoid disrespecting players. The Pakistan batter was earlier asked whether he would step down as the skipper or if the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will be acquired to remove him.

You cannot show disrespect to the players: Shan Masood hits back at ‘disrespectful’ journalist

However, the Pakistan skipper ignored the question and urged for the next, the same reporter interrupted again and kept insisting on a response. Eventually, the red-ball skipper replied, "You have your opinion and I respect that, but there is a lot of disrespect in your question. You cannot show disrespect to the players, to me, or to others. We all play for Pakistan and strive to achieve results, but no one will tolerate such disrespect.”

"You need to understand and appreciate that we are trying to do something different. Anyone can Google information, but we are working towards a goal and have won three out of our last four home Tests," Masood added.

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Speaking of the second Test, Pakistan’s tactic to go with the turners in home Tests got unstuck against the West Indies, as the visitors won the game by 120 runs. Jomel Warrican claimed 5/27 to finish the series with a series leading 19 wickets. With a defeat, Pakistan finished at the bottom of the World Test Championship table.