Pakistan become No.1 in Tests; Twitter reacts

India had to win the fourth Test to stay at the top in ICC rankings but since that did not happen, Pakistan were declared as the new No.1 team in Tests.

India’s loss became Pakistan’s gain as the latter got crowned with the title of World’s No.1 team in Tests after the fourth Test between India and West Indies at Port of Spain ended in a draw due to rain. India had to win the fourth Test to stay at the top in ICC rankings but since that did not happen, Pakistan were declared as the new No.1 team in Tests. ALSO READ: Keen to leave a legacy, Misbah-ul-Haq wants to play till he turns 50.

Thus the game of musical chairs stopped for a while with Pakistan, India and Australia all being at the top in a span of week. While Indian captain Virat Kohli mentioned in the post-match ceremony for the fourth Test that his team is not concerned about the ranking and aims to be the best in the world, the Pakistani fans worldwide celebrated team’s achievement on social media.

Words ‘Pakistan’ and ‘ICC Test’ trended all day long with fans from both sides of the border tweeting to express their joy and anger on this development. Here are a few top tweets that broke the internet:

Congratulations to PAK team for getting to NO 1. Hard work pays off. Well done.

— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) August 23, 2016

Rising up to the Challenge, that’s Pakistan for you. #No1TestTeam pic.twitter.com/oPE9E5Bx6L

— Sana Mir (@mir_sana05) August 23, 2016

Congrats to the #Pakistan cricket team and in particular @captainmisbahpk on their number 1 test ranking. Great story!

— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) August 23, 2016

Congratulations 2 all my country fellows all over the world. We are proud of @captainmisbahpk & Team Pakistan. #TrueChampions #No1TestTeam

— waqar younis (@waqyounis99) August 23, 2016

Congrats to Pakistan #1 in tests. Well done

— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) August 22, 2016

Cricketing disappointments apart 2day; Pakistan’s perseverance, character & guidance to No1 under Misbah must be the story of stories.

— ian bishop (@irbishi) August 22, 2016

Pakistan have done wonderfully well to reach No 1. And they’ve done so with a dignified accomplished man as captain. #Misbah

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) August 22, 2016

Time to wish our neighbours…well done, Pakistan. Currently the Number 1 Test team in the world…congrats.

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 22, 2016

King Misbah #Cricket #PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/2UsRrPT3yf

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) August 22, 2016

Misbah, Younis & Yasir Shah just dropping in to check the weather in Port of Spain #Cricket pic.twitter.com/mfDyItloOe — Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) August 21, 2016

Congratulations to Misbah, Test team & management on becoming ICC No:1 Test team. You guys deserve it, we all are proud of you.

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) August 22, 2016

Hey Virat, What is Pakistan’s Test ranking? pic.twitter.com/q6WOFkif5a — Dennis-ul-Haq (@DennisCricket_) August 22, 2016

Latest icc rankings pic.twitter.com/tts4Y4h3YH

— Amirr (@ammirrr) August 22, 2016

“Who’s your daddy?” #1 pic.twitter.com/iyfwdvWLmD — Sarkhail (@Sarkhail7Khan) August 22, 2016

India remained No.1 Test team for just 5 days – shortest period for any team. In the past, all teams remained No. 1 at least for a month.

— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath) August 22, 2016

*No 1 ranking* Aus – It’s spinning, please take India. Ind – It’s raining, Pakistan please keep it safe till I get back home for NZ series — Nikhil (@CricCrazyNIKS) August 22, 2016

 

Pakistan is now the number 1 test side. Inshallah, the boys actually played well.

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) August 22, 2016

If this is the case, congratulations Pakistan. Makes for a great summer in Australia. https://t.co/BgkcxtSGOS

— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) August 22, 2016

Pakistan are deserving No.1 test team. Unbeatable in the UAE, and competitive elsewhere. Wish India would play them in UAE to decide spots. — Taz (@xtahzy) August 22, 2016

Pakistan’s journey to being number 1 #KeyFigures pic.twitter.com/cnjSfG9l6d

— Ghumman (@Emclub7) August 22, 2016

Pakistan to be No.1 because India might draw a Test. When you are going to become a father but you know it’s not your baby. — Hitman Cricket (@HitmanCricket) August 22, 2016

Congrats Pakistan on becoming Numero Uno in ICC Test rankings for the 1st time! Wont say u deserve it, bt thn no othr team deserves it eithr

— Chinmay Jawalekar (@CricfreakTweets) August 22, 2016

Pakistan, despite seven years playing exclusively on the road, officially go No1 in the world Test rankings. Terrific achievement

— Ali Martin (@Cricket_Ali) August 22, 2016

Pakistan’s rise to the top of the test rankings is seriously one of the stories of the year. Misbah what a man. — Akshat (@FarziVakeel) August 22, 2016

Congratulations @TheRealPCB on becoming the No 1 Test Nation in World Cricket! Outstanding for a country that doesn’t play home Test Cricket

— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) August 23, 2016

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