Pakistan's Test captain Shan Masood expressed deep regret over the team's historic 2-0 series defeat against Bangladesh, acknowledging the need for improvement in the national side. He stated the players were unprepared for Test cricket after a long gap and emphasized the importance of developing a strong pool of fast bowlers. Masood took responsibility for the losses and highlighted Bangladesh's disciplined performance as a key factor in their victory. He noted that despite the setbacks, they must focus on building experience and fitness for future matches. Masood also disagreed with claims that this was the darkest period for Pakistan cricket, asserting that every team deserves respect regardless of the situation. Moving forward, he stressed the necessity of continuous play in red-ball cricket to ensure better preparedness.