New Delhi: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq once again led from the front to rescue an otherwise sinking Pakistani inning on Day 1 of the first test against England at Lord's.
The 42-year-old was virtually untroubled by the English bowling attack, securing a 148-run partnership with Asad Shafiq, who departed after scoring 73 runs.
In securing another elusive inning, Misbah also became the oldest Test captain to score a century. This is how twitteratis reacted to his performance-
In the commentary box, @Cricket_Mann and @iramizraja watch Misbah reach his 100... And then do some press-up! pic.twitter.com/a1WI0Hgf3T
— Test Match Special (@bbctms) July 14, 2016
You can't teach an old dog new tricks. On second thoughts... #EngvPak https://t.co/6mf6UNhg0x
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 14, 2016
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
Push up Celebration from Misbah-ul-Haq :v
— ItsOnlyCricket !!! (@TheYorkerBall) 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
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
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
