Published: Jul 15, 2016, 11:47 AM (IST)
Edited: Jul 15, 2016, 12:17 PM (IST)
Every cricketer who plays the game at the highest level wishes to play a Test at the home of cricket — Lord’s. At 42, many others would not even think of it, but Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq not only played his maiden Lord’s Test at this age but also celebrated it in style as he hit an unbeaten hundred on Thursday against England on Day One of the First Test. ALSO READ: Misbah-ul-Haq redefines fairytale at Lord’s.
The pumped-up skipper kept a promise he made to the Pakistan army during team’s preparatory camp ahead of the tour in Abbottabad. The moment he reached to the three-figure mark, he took off his helmet, saluted his teammates who were standing at the balcony and then did 10 push-ups on the ground. Video of his act was shared by England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB’s) official Facebook page.
“It was my promise to the army guys in the Abbottabad camp that I’d do ten push-ups whenever I score hundred in England,” Misbah said at post-match presser. He further revealed that the salute was for the Pakistan flag. The 42-year old player also dedicates his ton to his wife. “I dedicate this hundred to my wife. She is always fasting when I am playing a match,” said Misbah.
The Pakistan captain’s knock also set the Twitter world abuzz, as former cricketers and his current team-mates took to their official accounts and post congratulatory messages. Here are a few select tweets on the same:
Congrats to Misbah for his century at Lords. That he couldn’t make it to Pak team till age 34 speaks volumes abt state of our cricket system
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 14, 2016
Imagine what Misbah could have contributed if his talent had been groomed earlier! Such a tragic waste of potential. — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 14, 2016
Brilliant play by @captainmisbahpk, once again pulling Pakistan out of a tight spot! Proud of you boys-you can do it! #MisbahulHaq #PAKvENG
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 14, 2016
Great job by misbah to save the day 4 Pak team .. Now they need to capitalised that to win the morning session it’s important.. — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) July 14, 2016
Great inning by Misbah Ul Haq well done pic.twitter.com/1PqTmbp9sx
— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) July 14, 2016
Great 100 at Lords by Misbah ! Age is just a number an spoken about far too often in sport #experiancecounts — Ryan Sidebottom (@RyanSidebottom) July 14, 2016
Another Misbah’s classic! Well deserved 100 at lords. Not a bad effort from 42 year old.& Great celebration
— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) July 14, 2016
Misbah the push up King! #100 @lords #42 #EngvsPak — Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) July 14, 2016
Haha that is genius!! The best celebration I’ve ever seen!! Life in the old dog yet!! Misbah is going strong! Well played! #ENGvPAK
— James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) July 14, 2016
Very fine test hundred to Misbah-ul-Haq, number 10, coming at 42 yrs of age! #ENGvPAK #LordsTest #honourboard — Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) July 14, 2016
42 yrs Young … Incredible knock from a great man and fantastic player … @captainmisbahpk … #ENGvPAK
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 14, 2016
congratulations @captainmisbahpk on making 1st 100 in England@lords extraordinary innings well played @AsdShafiq pic.twitter.com/K0NXEHZ0lt — Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) July 14, 2016
Age is just a number & it’s been proved by the Pak skipper MisbahWhat a knock under pressure Congrats on a brilliant 100 #PAKvENG
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 15, 2016
Love Misbah.. Unlike for most others nothing’s come easy but the determination and strength of character is amazing .. Well done Bhai !!! — Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) July 14, 2016
For those that don’t understand. Brilliant from Misbah. His 100 was about skill not ‘big bats’. Hold the abuse lads..
— mark butcher (@markbutcher72) July 14, 2016
Misbah is one hellava guy! He lives to fight on tomorrow. Salute! — Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) July 14, 2016
Superb century by Misbah. Not just today, but from the past few years, his achievements should be etched in letters of gold…
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) July 14, 2016
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