Two of the greatest cricketers, Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan bid adieu to international cricket yesterday when Pakistan beat West Indies in the 3rd and final Test match by 101 runs. By beating West Indies in their own backyard, Pakistan also accomplished their first ever test series win in West Indies, that too, under the leadership of Misbah-ul-Haq.
Both Misbah and Younis received hearty appreciation from all across the world. Whether it was Sri Lanka’s legend Kumar Sangakkara or Australia’s dashing opener Matthew Hayden, the loveable duo got sincere respect and affection from every one of them.
Reaction of Twitter World
This is how the Twitter world reacted on the retirements of two Stalwarts, Misbah and Younis:
- The current chief selector of Pakistan and a legendary batsman Inzamam-ul-Haq dedicated the victory to Misbah and Younis:
Shabash Boys .. What a historic test series win for Pakistan! This one is for Pakistan & #MisYou. Kudos to WI for putting up a gallant fight
— Inzamam ul Haq (@InziTheLegend) May 14, 2017
- Australia’s dashing batsman formerly and Islamabad United’s head coach Dean Jones was quick to congratulate Mis|You on their fantastic careers:
Congratulations to Misbah & Younis on their magnificent and brilliant careers. You both are great mentors for the youth of Pakistan! ????????????????????????
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) May 14, 2017
- Former cricketer of Sri Lanka and a commentator Russell Arnold also wished best of luck to the retiring duo:
Congratulations on fantastic careers @captainmisbahpk & Younis Khan #MisYou Great ambassadors for the game .. Go well in retirement!!
— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) May 14, 2017
- Ex all-rounder of Australia Tom Moody also congratulated both Misbah and Younis:
Congratulations Misbah and Younis on your magnificent careers. You both have been outstanding ambassadors for Pakistan cricket. #ClassAct
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) May 15, 2017
- Indian cricketer, who scripted the famous victory against England in the Natwest Series, Muhammed Kaif also appreciated the resilience of the duo:
Was solid grit from the West Indies. Test Cricket at its best. Brilliant effort from Chase but Misbah, Younis get a great farewell gift.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) May 15, 2017
- Arguably Pakistan’s greatest cricketer and one of the best all-rounders Imran Khan cherished the careers of Mis|You:
Congratulations to Misbah & Younis for their gt achievements for Pak & for retiring with a grace & dignity that few sportsmen r blessed with
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 15, 2017
- Current commentator and former Indian batsman Sanjay Manjrekar also tweeted for the duo:
Two very likeable people & highly accomplished batsmen. Thank you Misbah & Younis for all the memories. #MisYou
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) May 15, 2017
- Sri Lanka’s legendary cricketer Kumar Sanagakkara lavished praise and the role of Misbah and Younis:
Wonderful careers for @captainmisbahpk and Younis. They will be missed. Together they raised @TheRealPCB to greater heights. All the best
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) May 15, 2017
- One of the dazzling batsmen from Australia Matthew Hayden also couldn’t resist to acknowledge the two stalwarts:
What unbelievable records from these 2 outstanding war horses of @TheRealPCB congratulations Younis Khan & Misbah-ul-Haq #cricket #legends pic.twitter.com/xD2I5bzBkt
— Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets) May 15, 2017
- England’s sensational batsman and Quetta Gladiators’ star power Kevin Pietersen left a beautiful video message for both Misbah and Younis:
Ultimate gladiator @KP24 pays tribute to now retired Pakistan greats @captainmisbahpk
Younis Khan #MisYou #QuettaGladiators #ShaanePakistan pic.twitter.com/DqhKuXOOUj— Quetta Gladiators (@TeamQuetta) May 15, 2017
- Mahela Jayawardene also congratulated the retiring pair:
Congratulations to Misbah & Yunus on a fantastic careers.Wishing them all the besthttps://twitter.com/ICC/status/863952080993701888/photo/1
— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) May 15, 2017
- Pakistan’s voice Ramiz Raja who scrutinizes the matches closely also spoke about the duo:
Younus Khan will be remembered for being an honest self less superstar & Misbah for providing cricket compass to a team lost in a dark alley
— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) May 14, 2017
- Pakistan’s icon and one of the finest actors Shaan Shahid also tweeted for Misbah and Younis:
Gr8 win guys. Congratulations. Thankyou Legends #Misbahulhaq & #younuskhan for your honest services for #Pakistan.#misyou pic.twitter.com/Ffn52UPSvQ
— Shaan Shahid (@mshaanshahid) May 14, 2017
- Former Indian cricketer (woman) Snehal Pradhan summed up Pakistan’s extraordinary performance and the exit of Misbah and Younis in a wonderful tweet:
Waking up to the news of a Pakistan win. And their greatest loss. #MisYou
— Snehal Pradhan (@SnehalPradhan) May 15, 2017
- Left-arm Chinaman Brad Hogg also lauded Mis|You:
Great series between Pak & WI, well played both teams. Congrats to Mishbah & Younis on their wonderful careers, world class champions.
— Brad Hogg (@Brad_Hogg) May 15, 2017
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