Misbah, Younis among Wisden's top cricketers for 2017

Pakistan's veteran duo Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan have added another feather to their illustrious careers after being named among Wisden Cricketers of the Year for 2017.

Last time, any Pakistanis made it into Wisden list was way back in 1997, when Saeed Anwar and Mushtaq Ahmed were named into the cricketing bible.

India's Virat Kohli was honored as the Leading Cricketer in the World in the 2017 edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanac, which is published this week.

In addition to the Pakistani veterans, English trio Ben Duckett, Toby Roland-Jones and Chris Woakes also made into the annual five Cricketers of the Year.

As per cricket.com.au, the criteria for the Cricketers of the Year award revolves around performances in England , which compelled Wisden editor Lawrence Booth to include the Pakistani duo due to their impact in England last year.

"Misbah-ul-Haq was central to one of the most riveting series in England for years, a 2-2 draw that left fans longing for a decider," Booth wrote. "His century in the First Test at Lord's set a benchmark for his teammates, while his celebratory press-ups became one of the motifs of the year.

"Against the odds, he led Pakistan, without a home Test since 2009, to the top of the rankings – and all at the age of 42.

"With the pressure on, Younis Khan delivered. His classy 218 in the final Test of the summer, at The Oval, helped Pakistan square the series after successive defeats had left them in danger of squandering their win at Lord's.

"It was his 32nd Test hundred – and a reminder that his struggles earlier in the series had been a blip rather than part of a decline."