Published: May 14, 2017, 01:40 AM (IST)
Edited: May 14, 2017, 02:17 AM (IST)
Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan played their final innings for Pakistan on Day Four of the third Test against West Indies. While Misbah was dismissed for just two, Younis made 35. Both of them were dismissed by leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo. Many took to Twitter to pay tribute to the duo with #MisYou. With that, it brings an end to an era in Pakistan cricket. Younis is the first Pakistan batsman to score 10,000 runs, while Misbah has scored over 5,000 runs for Pakistan. Younis made his debut back in 2000 against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi, while Misbah made his Test debut against New Zealand at Auckland a year later. Both since have represented Pakistan in all three formats and have taken Pakistan to new heights. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD: PAK vs WI 2017, 3rd Test
Misbah took over as captain after the 2010 spot-fixing controversy that rocked Pakistan cricket. But Pakistan reached their highest point under him when they went to the top of the ICC Test rankings for the first time ever after their 2-2 series draw against England in 2016. Misbah also held the record of scoring the fastest Test ton – off 56 balls – before Brendon McCullum in his last Test appearance got there off just 54 deliveries. Misbah’s highest score of 161 not out came against India at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata in 2007. Live Updates: Pakistan vs West Indies 3rd Test, Day 4
Younis and Misbah’s efforts for Pakistan and Pakistan cricket should never be forgotten. #Legends #Cricket pic.twitter.com/ilxC9cAxjA
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) May 13, 2017
Guard of honor for Younis Khan #MisYou pic.twitter.com/FJH9MrqvlS — PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) May 13, 2017
End of an era in Pakistan cricket…Misbah and Younis leaving a void that can’t be filled for a long time. Warm wishes for the 2nd innings!! — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 13, 2017
What a beautiful sight it is! Two warriors, two friends, two men who stood for Pakistan through thick and thin. #Respect #MisYou pic.twitter.com/XNLj5kWrnJ
— Mushtaq Ahmed (@Mushy_online) May 13, 2017
Last time Misbah & Younis batted in a Test. Emotional occasion. But no sadness. Think of the good fortune of being in the same era as them!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) May 13, 2017
Cry, cricket, cry. #misyou pic.twitter.com/yvcJmcWNr4 — Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) May 13, 2017
Have not changed my header for the last two years because of this man – Younis Khan. No words can describe your class, Sir. #Legend #MisYou — Mohammad Irfan (@M_IrfanOfficial) May 13, 2017
Congratulations Captain Misbah & Younis Khan, you have inspired the whole generation.Great Ambassadors of the game. You will be missed.
— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) May 13, 2017
Well played @captainmisbahpk and Younis Khan. You can look back at your career with pride. Can still win last test.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 13, 2017
Younis bhai and @captainmisbahpk – an era of determination and hardwork. Great leaders and even greater human beings. #MisYou #Respect
— Mohammad Rizwan (@iMRizwanPak) May 13, 2017
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