Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan have carried the torch for Pakistan for long. However, they have not quite GOT THE RECOGNITION they deserved.
Two of Pakistan’s stalwarts will have played their last match for their country by the time you read this.Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan skipper, and Younis Khan had announced before the series against the West Indies that they will retire from all forms of the game after the third and final Test. Misbah will turn 43 on May 28, while Younis is close to touching 40. They have had a long career, and it is a testimony to their fitness and the desire to do well for their country.
With so much cricket being played, and in all sorts of formats, it is not easy for the modern cricketer to cope. However, Misbah and Younis have carried the torch for Pakistan for long and they will be missed for sure. It will be a big void to fill for Pakistan, and though there will be young players waiting for their opportunity, the fact that these players have played for so long suggests that the Pakistan selectors are not quite happy with the younger lot coming through.
YOUNIS BECAME THE FIRST Pakistan batsman to reach the 10000-run mark, something that he will, no doubt, be proud of.He has not quite got the recognition he deserves for his batting, but once he puts his bat away is when the importance of his batting will be realised.
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