Misbah receives prestigious ICC Test Championship mace in Lahore
LAHORE: Misbah-ul-Haq on Wednesday received the ICC Test Championship mace for inspiring Pakistan to the top of the Test team rankings.
ICC Chief Executive David Richardson presented the mace to Misbah at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
“It was one of the best days in my life - becoming number one. I would like to congratulate everyone. Every player that played, every coach and every selector … everyone who worked hard for this number one spot,” Misbah said.
“A captain or leader cannot do anything without resources.”
Misbah said playing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was tough for his side. “UAE conditions are familiar but aren’t like Pakistan.
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“But players stood up to the task and performed well. The last series in England was the real test for this team and all the players performed out of their skins. We want to be number one for a longer period of time.”
Pakistan is only the fifth side after Australia, England, India and South Africa to top the Test rankings.