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- Updated: August 22, 2016
Former Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has said captain Misbah-ul-Haq’s positive intent and calmness were the principal factors in Pakistan’s rise to No. 1 in Tests. He added that this was a time when every Pakistani could rejoice and feel proud of the team’s achievements.
Pakistan recently squared their four-match Test series in England – even as Australia were whitewashed 3-0 by Sri Lanka – to move into the No. 2 position and put the heat on India. After India’s fourth Test against West Indies ended in a draw, Pakistan assumed top spot with 111 points, with India slipping to second place with 110.
“It’s a proud moment for the whole nation,” Waqar told ESPNcricinfo. “It’s a huge moment for Misbah and for the entire team, as all the hard work finally paid off. It’s always the ultimate dream to become the No. 1 team in the world, and there is no team other than Pakistan that deserves to be at the top. They suffered a lot in last seven-eight years but they have played outstanding cricket all along.
“There were a lot of problems in the background – those controversies and especially cricket not being played in the country and the boys being always on the road and away from home. So that is the major part I feel the team should be proud off. We kept moving forward after every hurdle, never stayed down and kept on fighting against all odds. That struggle makes this a remarkable moment for the country.”
Waqar had two stints with Pakistan as head coach. Between March 2010 and August 2011, he oversaw five series, of which one was won, one was lost and three were drawn. During his second spell, between May 2012 and April 2016, the team won four …
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