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After a humiliating Test series whitewash against Bangladesh at home, tensions are all high in the Pakistan camp and it was clearly evident when red-ball captain Shan Masood had to endure an awkward moment while answering questions from journalists in a press conference.

Since taking over the captaincy from Babar Azam, Masood had a tragic beginning to his tenure as skipper as Pakistan lost all five Tests under his leadership.

Masood was questioned about his self-respect at the press conference ahead of Pakistan's upcoming Test series against England at home.

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A video from the press conference is making rounds on social media wherein a Pakistan Journalist boldly asked the captain whether he ever considered relinquishing the captaincy due to humiliating performances Pakistan have to endured under him.

Watch the video here:

“(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 was visibly taken aback by the blunt question, briefly taking a glance at the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) media director, Sami ul Hasan, before calmly responding minimally and moving on to another question.

The exchange sparked a quick response from Hasan, who at the end of the press conference addressed the inquiry.

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"Pakistan ka captain baitha hai, aap bilkul sawal karein (Pakistan captain is sitting, you can definitely ask questions). But please show respect...It was not the appropriate way of asking the Pakistan captain the question that you asked," Hasan said.

The three-match Test series between England and Pakistan will start on October 7 in Multan while the second Test will be held at the same venue on October 15, before both teams travel to Rawalpindi for the third Test on October 24.