Mumbai: International Cricket Council (ICC) will present prestigious Test championship Mace to Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq at the Gaddafi stadium, Lahore on September 21, according to information reaching here.
Pakistan recently became the No.1 Test side in the world for the first time since the rankings were introduced in 2003. They drew their series against England. Pakistan won at Lord’s and at the Oval but lost at Old Trafford and Edgbaston.
Pakistan’s cause was also helped by Sri Lanka, which defeated Australia by 3-0, while a wet ground in Port of Spain denied India the opportunity to defend the top spot as they won their four-Test series against the West Indies by 2-0.
Pakistan has become a very efficient Test side. They have adapted very well to the conditions in United Arab Emirates (UAE). They have inflicted defeats on powerful Australian and English sides. Pakistan are unable to play at their home due to terror attacks happened on Sri Lankan side.
Misbah-ul-Haq has led from the front and even at the age of 42 his commitment and professionalism cannot be questioned. Veteran run maker Younis Khan has been a pillar and team has gelled well and have surprised many people.
The challenge will be to perform in Australia and New Zealand and going by the recent track record team will rise to the challenge and will give better account of them.
Pakistan are currently sitting on 111 points, one ahead of India, while Australia and England are on 108 points each. The top seven Test sides are separated by just 16 points.