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

Men in Green ready to take top spot from arch rivals India as India-West Indies fourth Test nears a draw

The Pakistan Test team, under the leadership of Misbahul Haq, are set to become the number one Test side in the ICC rankings for the first time since the official ranking system was introduced 13 years ago in 2003.

India, who are currently the best team in the world in the longest format of the game, had to win the current four-match on-going Test series against West Indies atleast 3-0 in order to cement their position at the top.

However, leading 2-0 after the first three Tests, Virat Kohli’s men were seemingly left frustrated with the bad weather in Port-of-Spain, where rain nearly washed out four of the five days, which means it is practically impossible for the current Indian side to bowl out the opposition twice in the day.

Knowing the imminent will eventually happen, Pakistan cricket team fans from all over the world took to Twitter to express their feelings, as they can’t wait to see their team on top of the rankings, especially knowing the fact that the current Test side is yet to play a match at home in nearly seven years.

Also when rain makes you lose no. 1 ranking to arch-rivals must be a bummer. https://t.co/Jaix9MrbTF

— Ahmer Naqvi (@karachikhatmal) August 21, 2016

"Who's your daddy?" #1 pic.twitter.com/iyfwdvWLmD

— 🕷 Childish Ghambino 🍉 (@Sarkhail7Khan) August 22, 2016

Congrats Team Pakistan! You are #1 Test team in the world. Now go forth and defeat England in ODIs!

— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) August 22, 2016

Pakistan number one test team in the world pic.twitter.com/5lYZYjtCr3

— no context nalka (@mahobili) August 22, 2016

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And that's how u get a "GOLD" medal, That also In Cricket 🏏 #NumberOneinTest #TeamMisbah

— Rabia Anum Obaid (@RabiaAnumm) August 21, 2016

We remain on top,this is r biggest Cricketing achievement in the last two decades! Will cherish this forever, esp the Oval #ThankYouMisbah

— SillyTiddy (@SillyTiddy) August 20, 2016

Pakistan number one test team in the world pic.twitter.com/5lYZYjtCr3

— no context nalka (@mahobili) August 22, 2016

Rain helping out Pakistan in achieving our biggest landmarks is the best story ever. Soon we are going to be No. 1 test team. Can't wait.

— Ali (@AleyProbably) August 21, 2016

WE ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD!#ISLU congratulates #TeamMisbah on becoming the no.1 ranked Test team in the world pic.twitter.com/sSprlv4vNh

— Islamabad United (@IsbUnited) August 22, 2016

Phattu #TeamMisbah have achieved what aggressive and courageous Mighty nineties couldn't #No1TestTeam pic.twitter.com/cHzj07U1FA

— Cheemz (@Baalii) August 22, 2016

https://twitter.com/hushamahmed/status/767659678012731392

But, I'm happy that @TheRealPCB became No. 1 ranked Test Team under Misbah's captaincy! The best captain, Pakistan ever had. #TeamMisbah 🙌

— Paridhi Srivastava 7🏏⚽ (@BeingKohlicious) August 22, 2016

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