'Kabhi Khud Se Koi Khuddari Nahi Aati': Pakistan Test Captain Shan Masood's Self-respect Questioned, Media Asked to 'Show Respect'

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood had to endure an awkward moment while addressing the media recently following a controversial query from a journalist. Masood was interacting with the reporters for the first time since being retained as Pakistan skipper despite a series of defeats since his appointment last year.

A clip of the incident is doing the rounds of social media wherein a scribe is asking Masood whether he himself hasn’t thought of quitting considering the string of defeats Pakistan have endured under him.

“(Aapne bola jub tak woh mauka de rahe hain, avail karenge. Kabhi khud say koi khuddari nahi aati ki ‘yaar haar gaye, performance nahi ho rahi, chod ke chale jayein?) You said till PCB gives chances you will avail them. Don’t you have the self-respect to call it quits since the team is losing and not able to perform?

Masood, after listening to the reporter, exchanged a look with PCB media manager before saying a few words and then proceeding to ignore the question altogether.

Later on, as the press conference ended, the media manager thanked the reporters before reminding them to not disrespect the Pakistan captain.

“Pakistan ka captain baitha hai, aap bilkul sawal karein but please show respect and particularly I am referring Javed. It was not the appropriate way of asking Pakistan captain the question that you asked,” the media manager said.

Under Masood’s captaincy, Pakistan have lost all five of their Tests since he took over from Babar Azam. Despite that, the top-order batter has managed to hold onto the role for Pakistan’s upcoming home Test series against England.