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.




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