Pakistan Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has expressed that his side will deserve to be the world's top-ranked Test team after they came from behind to draw a four-match series 2-2 in England.
According to media reports, “This team deserves that [going to number one] for six years of no cricket at home, sometimes people think it's easy – the UAE suits us, we win – but just getting every day away from the country, without family and friends and all games out of Pakistan, it's really difficult,” Misbah told reporters at The Oval on Sunday after Pakistan won with more than a day to spare.
“It's mentally tough – I've only seen my mother and sister once in a year, some friends I haven't seen for three or four years. It's not easy, given those circumstances but the team is playing competitive cricket. I am really proud of them and this team really deserves to be number one,” Misbah added.
"I am happy with the character shown by the Pakistan team," Misbah said. "After two defeats, they fought back in this game and won. This is pleasing for me. This team has character and stood up the occasion, fought hard and levelled the series. Winning this match means a lot".
Pakistan became the first Asian team to win two Tests in England for 20 years, the 2-2 series draw in England means that for the first time during Misbah’s six years as captain that is a remarkable record.
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