Cricketing world reacts to Pakistan's No.1 ranking in Tests

Felicitations for Misbahul Haq and co. fly in from all parts of the world


Sports Desk August 23, 2016
Pakistan skipper Misbahul Haq, after becoming the most succesful Test captain, helped the country to another achievement. PHOTO: REUTERS

The success story of Pakistan's cricket team under Misbahul Haq has been nothing short of a miracle. With Pakistan rising to the top of ICC's Test team rankings -- an incredible feat for a country that hasn't played at home for the last seven years -- it was no surprise that cricketers all over the world took to Twitter to celebrate.




Pakistan are top of the world

















In historic first, Pakistan rise to No. 1 in ICC Test rankings













10 performances that helped Pakistan to the top


https://twitter.com/AsdShafiq/status/767743886202540032
















Test rankings: History and top spot are Pakistan’s


https://twitter.com/shani_official/status/767735381324337153















Felicitations also came flying in from other parts of the cricketing world


Twitter celebrates as Pakistan closes in on top Test ranking for first time ever

















Getting to number one was always a short-term incentive, says Kohli




Pakistani cricket fans were obviously the ones most ecstatic about the achievement

https://twitter.com/AMFALKI/status/768030461650145280

https://twitter.com/sawerapasha/status/767828126483308544







https://twitter.com/AsadUmarFanClub/status/767666451381641216





https://twitter.com/TheTeamPakistan/status/767662880321921024

Pakistan celebrate 'incredible journey' to number one










https://twitter.com/Dervishious/status/767652647906185216

COMMENTS (2)

jugali | 7 years ago | Reply @Ayesha: LOL!!! its the Tribune :D
Ayesha | 7 years ago | Reply Irfan Pathan's tweet ? Dawn that's about INDIAN team
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