Pakistan Test Skipper, Misbah-ul-Haq receives Test championship mace from the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Pakistan Test Captain Misbah-ul-Haq receives Test championship mace from ICC. The Test mace is given to the world’s best team in the format. Misbah-ul-Haq has become the first Pakistani cricketer to be awarded with a test mace.
Misbah while speaking at the ceremony said that he is happy that Pakistan has finally become the number one team in test format. He also said that it is an exciting moment for me and my team for receiving such great honour for our country.
The mace was presented to Misbah by ICC Chief Executive David Richardson at a ceremony at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Pakistan became the No.1 in the test cricket after a successful test series against England.
Speaking at the ceremony, the ICC Chief Executive said that a strong Pakistan side is good for international cricket.
#Misbah is 9th captain to lift the mace after Steve Waugh, Ponting, Michael Clarke, Steve Smith, MS Dhoni, A.Strauss, G.Smith & Hashim Amla
— Awami Web (@AwamiWeb) September 21, 2016