Misbah-ul-Haq Becomes Oldest Test Centurion in 82 Years

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.

Misbah-ul-Haq became the oldest Test captain to score a Test century.

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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

- England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 14, 2016

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.

Misbah-ul-Haq is the sixth oldest Test player to score a 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.