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‘No Hard Feelings…’ Shan Masood On Controversial Ramiz Raja Interview After ENG Series

Aakash Saini

Masood speaks on Ramiz Raja's controversial comments [Source: @Rnawaz31888/x.com] Masood speaks on Ramiz Raja's controversial comments [Source: @Rnawaz31888/x.com]

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has opened up about his recent controversial interaction with commentator Ramiz Raja. Shortly after Masood led Pakistan to a remarkable drought-ending series win over England at home, he was jokingly asked about his preceding six-match losing streak by the former PCB chairman.

While Ramiz Raja has since maintained that he was not intending to belittle anyone, the cricketer-turned-commentator had already drawn much criticism from the wider Pakistani cricketing fraternity on social media. Moreover, several reports indicated that even the PCB was aiming to take action against the former cricketer for allegedly crossing professional lines.

Shan Masood addresses Ramiz Raja interview

While speaking with BBC Stumped, Shan Masood said that he holds no hard feelings towards Ramiz Raja, and claimed that people have ‘every right’ to ask questions. The Pakistani Test skipper even added that he is open to taking constructive criticism. As quoted by ESPNCricinfo, he said:

“There are no hard feelings from my side. I've always been an open book in front of the media and tried to conduct myself in the best possible way. People have every right to ask questions however they want. I want to give the best account of myself and for my character to be reflected the way I am. I'm good at taking constructive criticism and I'm also good at filtering stuff out.”

Under the leadership of Shan Masood, the Pakistan cricket team lost its three-match Test series in Australia earlier this year by a 0-3 margin. Masood and co. also lost a home series against Bangladesh, and the series-opener against England as the team crashed to six successive defeats under his captaincy.

However, Pakistan made a booming comeback with back-to-back wins against England to register their first series triumph at home in nearly four years. Following the outcome, Ramiz Raja praised captain Masood but also joking asked him about his preceding six losses.

In response, the 35-year-old seemingly maintained his composure and emphasized the importance of victory for the team and for the nation.