Misbah-ul-Haq

Pakistani cricketer and captain

Misbah-ul-Haq - Pakistani cricketer and captain
Born

May 28th, 1974
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Pakistan

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A prominent cricketer, this individual served as the captain of the Pakistan national team. Under this leadership, the team achieved significant milestones, including a historic test series win against India in 2014. The player excelled in all formats of the game, gaining a reputation for calm and strategic decision-making on the field. Notably, this person was part of the team that reached the final of the ICC World T20 in 2007 and won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017. After retiring from international cricket in 2017, the individual continued contributing to the sport through coaching roles.

Captained Pakistan to victory in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy

Led Pakistan to a historic test series win against India in 2014

Part of the team that reached the final of the 2007 ICC World T20

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