Twitter Reactions: Misbah Ul Haq to retire from Test cricket after Caribbean tour

Veteran Pakistani cricketer and the current skipper of the Test team, Misbah Ul Haq, recently announced his retirement from the longest form of the game. The bilateral series against West Indies will be his last assignment as the Test captain of the national side. He has been a pillarstone for the Pakistani cricket team for quite some time now. Very recently, he was named in the 5 Wisden Cricketers of the Year by the Wisden Almanack.

The prestigious accolade in itself is a testimony of how valuable an asset the middle order batsman has been for the team. The Pakistan cricket was in deep shatters and was taken aback by the infamous 2010 spot fixing scandal when the national side toured England. Three key players, including the then skipper Salman Butt, were found guilty of spot fixing that subsequent led to their bans from international cricket.

It was then that the board handed over the captaincy to Misbah Ul Haq. The spot fixing had rocked the team already. Add the certain ‘no home Test matches’ scene to it to make things precarious for the national side. Misbah had a tough ask at hand to rebuild the team and he did that exceedingly well.

With UAE being the home venue for the Pakistani team, Misbah ensured that his side made UAE as their fortress in absence of default home venues. The team emerged as an almost invincible unit in the desert conditions under his leadership. He also impressed in the overseas tours. When Pakistan toured England in 2016, he led his side to a series leveling effort.

Also, during the series, he scored a magnificent ton at the Lords as a 42 year old young man. From the deepest points to the zenith, the journey of Misbah Ul Haq remains an anecdote worth sharing for generations. Here is how the Twitter world reacted to his retirement:

6 years 8 months – Misbah's reign as captain, the longest unchanged captaincy period in history of Pakistan cricket. Prev: AH Kardar 5y 6m

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) April 6, 2017

The nation will always remember #MISBAH as a legend. #ThankyouMisbah pic.twitter.com/PEgmx5KhWu

— Syed Haider Hussain (@iamHaiderRizvi) April 6, 2017

People who don't cry for Misbah are the same people who drown puppies.

— Misbah-ul-Dennis (@DennisCricket_) April 6, 2017

PCB Chairman "There will be a farewell ceremony for Misbah and he will be given honours for his services to Pakistan cricket"

— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) April 6, 2017

Misbah was able to raise the green flag to new heights while restoring honor & dignity to the game and nation:Thank you, Skipper! #BestBuddy pic.twitter.com/9Tuyc416bf

— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) April 6, 2017

Congratulations on great career @captainmisbahpk a pleasure to play with u,will always rem our great wins&performances together.

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 6, 2017

Salute a great man and astute captain @captainmisbahpk who has called time on his Test career. The heart of Pakistan cricket for years #Capt

— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) April 6, 2017