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 emphasized respect for players and stated the decision on leadership lies with the PCB. He highlighted the team's struggle to dismiss lower-order batsmen and the importance of seizing opportunities in Tests.
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