Twitter Reactions: Misbah-ul-Haq scores a ton on the first day of Lord’s Test

Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq pulled his team to a strong position as he scored a ton on his first day of the Lord’s Test. With that he became the oldest Test centurion in 82 years and the oldest captain to score a Test century ever.

Batting first, Pakistan posted a decent total of 282 for 6 at stumps on Day 1 with Test skipper, Misbah-ul-Haq, remaining unbeaten on 110. The visitors would want to stretch it as much as they can. The Pakistani skipper had at the toss said that the first innings is the best time to bat at Lord’s.

After completing his century, he saluted posing towards the pavilion, dropped to his knees, and proceeded to do ten push-ups, which he later revealed that the gesture was a promise he had made to the army guys.

“We did a camp in Abbottabad before the skill camp in Lahore, and we used to do an honour code every time, we just stepped into the ground and did ten push-ups. And I promised them, if ever I score a hundred, I will definitely do that to remind you that we were there,” Misbah said afterwards.

Also Watch: Misbah-ul-Haq celebrates his Lord’s ton with pushups

It was a great moment for the most successful Test skipper from Pakistan and he has once again taken all the responsibility of his side on his shoulders. When Misbah arrived at the crease, Pakistan was in a spot of bother at 77/3. He then had a couple of good partnerships with veteran batsman Younis Khan and Asad Shafiq.

He is easily the best batsman from Pakistan in recent times and his century saw social media go crazy. Following his century, Twitter was flooded with wishes from all over the world congratulating the Pakistani Test skipper for contributing for his team steady position.

A super duper knock by #Misbah! Loved the celebration push ups & the salute, we learnt at the Army Camp well done ?? pic.twitter.com/USYrf14duM

— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) July 14, 2016

When the next gen of Shahzads and Akmals come by, Misbah will still be not out at the other end…….

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 14, 2016

Great inning by Misbah Ul Haq well done pic.twitter.com/1PqTmbp9sx

— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) July 14, 2016

Love to c ur century and the push ups @captainmisbahpk pic.twitter.com/tghSrWdGxY

— Uzma Khan (@uzeekhanjee) July 14, 2016

Misbah (42 years and 47 days) – the oldest captain in history to score a hundred in Tests, beating Bob Simpson (41y 359d) vs Ind in 1978.

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) July 14, 2016

That's brilliant batting from Misbah! Playing to his strengths, soaking it up from the seamers and attacking the spinners? #ENGvPAK

— James Taylor (@jamestaylor20) July 14, 2016

https://twitter.com/nadeemmalik/status/753636363778621440

Very fine test hundred to Misbah-ul-Haq, number 10, coming at 42 yrs of age! #ENGvPAK #LordsTest #honourboard

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) July 14, 2016

Congrats Misbah-Ul-Haq on a superb captain's century at Lord's.
ps he's 7 years older than Kevin Pietersen.

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 14, 2016

Misbah-ul-Haq @ 42 years 47 days is now the 9th oldest Test captain and also the oldest from Asia to lead a Test side!#EngvPak

— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) July 14, 2016

How to celebrate your maiden century at @HomeOfCricket! Congratulations @captainmisbahpk! #EngvPak pic.twitter.com/4hFS9yYbzU

— ICC (@ICC) July 14, 2016

#Misbah – get on that honours board at @HomeOfCricket ! He is officially confirmed as the Benjamin Button of world cricket #ENGvPAK

— Brian Murgatroyd (@murgersb) July 14, 2016

Misbah-ul-Haq dedicated special 'Lords' ton to his wife and fans. #EngvsPak #ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/GJcSQwRIFW

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) July 15, 2016