Pakistan has secured the world number one ranking in Tests and former head-coach Waqar Younis has expressed that captain Misbah-ul-Haq's positive intent and calmness were the principal factors in the team’s rise to No. 1 in Tests.
He added that this was a time when every Pakistani could rejoice and feel proud of the team's achievements.
“It's a proud moment for the whole nation," Waqar told ESPNcricinfo.
“It's a huge moment for Misbah and for the entire team, as all the hard work finally paid off. It's always the ultimate dream to become the No. 1 team in the world, and there is no team other than Pakistan that deserves to be at the top. They suffered a lot in last seven-eight years but they have played outstanding cricket all along.
“There were a lot of problems in the background - those controversies and especially cricket not being played in the country and the boys being always on the road and away from home. So that is the major part I feel the team should be proud off. We kept moving forward after every hurdle, never stayed down and kept on fighting against all odds. That struggle makes this a remarkable moment for the country.”
Misbah was also delighted to become the first Pakistan captain to inspire his side to the top of the Test rankings.
Pakistan reached on top of International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Test rankings on Monday for the first ever time since the rankings were introduced in 2003 after the rain-hit fourth and last Test between the West Indies and India ended in a draw.
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