Pak cricketers pay tribute to retiring duo

By our correspondents
May 12, 2017

LAHORE: Some Pakistan cricketers have sent tributes and salutes to Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan as they participate in their last Test.

In a video message for the Pakistan Cricket Team’s Facebook page, all-rounders Hussain Talat, Amer Yamin, Bilal Asif, Abdul Rehman, Umar Akmal and Usama Mir sent out messages to the veterans for their invaluable services.

“We are very lucky that we got the opportunity to play with Misbah and Younus. Their contributions for Pakistan are innumerable,” said Talat.

Yamin praised Misbah and Younis’ contribution for the country. “It is our pride that Pakistan produced great players such as Misbah and Younis. Misbah is the best captain for Pakistan,” said Yamin.

Rehman said such players come once in a lifetime and he is happy that they are being given a proper farewell. “I would like to congratulate them on receiving such honours before leaving. I am very happy for them,” said Rehman.

Umar said Misbah always led the juniors with example. “I have played under Misbah. He always led the way for junior players. I would like to thank him personally for everything. I would also like to congratulate Younis for completing 10,000 runs,” said Umar.

Bilal thanked Misbah and Younis for lifting the name of Pakistan higher. “They are world renowned and I would like to wish them the very best. I wish they would win their last Test so that they can be remembered always and I would like to salute them for uplifting the name of Pakistan,” said Asif.

Leg-spinner Mir said Pakistan cricket would miss Misbah and Younus. “I would like to wish them good luck. And I would only like to say that we will miss you both,” said Mir.