Misbah-ul-Haq Becomes Oldest Test Centurion in 82 Years
Misbah-ul-Haq, 42, became the oldest captain to score a Test century and the oldest ever to score a Test ton in the 21st century
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Misbah became the oldest player to score a Test century for 82 years
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This is Misbah's first Test at Lord's
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This was also Misbah's first Test anywhere in England
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq became the oldest player to score a Test century for 82 years when he reached the three-figure mark against England at Lord's on Thursday. The 42-year-old celebrated his ton by performing a series of push-ups.
This is Misbah's first Test at the 'home of cricket'.
"I promised to the army guys at the training camp that I would do 10 push-ups if I made a 100," Misbah said after reaching the milestone.
At 46 years and 82 days, Englishman Jack Hobbs is still the oldest player to score a Test century, with Misbah-ul-Haq now occupying the sixth spot on the list.
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The Pakistan captain dedicated the century to his wife.
"I dedicate this hundred to my wife. She is always fasting when I am playing a match," he said in the post-match conference.
Have you ever seen a celebration like this?! #EngvPak https://t.co/bbGH9lfMpG
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Not only did Misbah-ul-Haq become the oldest ever to score a Test ton in the 21st century, but his knock also helped him in becoming the oldest captain to score a Test century.
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Pakistan were in a spot of bother at 77 for three when Misbah-ul-Haq walked into bat and his gritty knock helped steady the ship.