The incident occurred as Masood addressed the media for the primary time since being retained as captain for the upcoming Test collection
Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood was in a clumsy place throughout a press convention on Monday and obtained a dressing down from the Pakistan Cricket Board’s media director. The occasion occurred when Masood spoke to the media for the primary time after being appointed captain of the Test collection in England ranging from October 7 in Multan.
The rigidity was created when the journalist, Javed Iqbal requested a query concerning the efficiency and captaincy of Masood. He requested, “Shan, you said that until the time they (PCB) are giving you a chance, you will continue. But doesn’t your conscience tell you that you are losing, not able to perform, and should quit and leave?” This query visibly unsettled Masood, who managed to keep up his composure with a smile however selected to not reply straight.
This query appeared to place Masood on the again foot, and though he smiled, he didn’t straight reply the query.
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Sami ul Hasan, the PCB’s Director of Media and Communications, joined the dialog after the convention was over. He mentioned that the captain ought to be revered and added, “Pakistan ka captain baitha hai, aap bilkul sawal karein.” But please present respect… It was not the appropriate method during which to ask the Pakistan captain the query that you just posed.” These feedback revealed different points that had been nonetheless a thorn within the aspect of the PCB particularly on points to do with media conduct in addition to gamers.
This occurred at a time when PCB and its choice committee have been beneath hearth for persevering with to present probabilities to gamers who haven’t delivered good ends in latest matches. The nationwide group has been struggling since their early elimination within the T20 World Cup earlier this 12 months and misplaced a Test collection 0-2 to Bangladesh at dwelling.
As Pakistan gears up for its dwelling collection towards England, all eyes will probably be on Masood to see how he leads his group via these difficult occasions. The cricket neighborhood is raring to witness whether or not this expertise will encourage a turnaround in efficiency or additional complicate his management position.
