KARACHI: Pakistan's Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq's recent decision to retire from international cricket has made fans and peers nostalgic alike.

Since his International test debut in 2001, Misbah has batted his way into the hearts of fellow Pakistanis and cricket fans around the world. His skilled captaincy silenced his critics time to time.

Cricketers and fans in the country and all over the world turned to social media to pay tribute to the most successful Pakistani test captain - our very own retiring cricket hero. 

1) Thank you Misbah

Pak Team will need to pull up its socks from now on after we say fair well to one of the best Captains we have ever had #ThankyouMisbah

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) April 6, 2017

 

2) We'll always remember all the great memories 

 

Congratulations on great career @captainmisbahpk a pleasure to play with u,will always rem our great wins&performances together.

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 6, 2017

 

 3)  Misbah - a symbol of dedication

 

Dear @captainmisbahpk, thank you for your selfless & immense services to Pakistan Cricket & taking PCT to the top of world. #ThankYouMisbah

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) April 6, 2017

The best thing I liked about Misbah was his dedication towards game. If he isn't playing for Pakistan, then you'll see him playing domestic.

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) April 6, 2017

 

4) Statement from the 'chosen one'

 

@captainmisbahpk we have lots of memories to remember lots of gr8 moments InshA Allah will try to make ur last series memorable too.

— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) April 6, 2017

 

 5) Our very own Mr Consistent 

 

Farewell #Misbah. Thank you for your integrity and always giving your 100% which is far more than can be said about most Pak cricketers.

— Mutazalzaluzzaman (@M_Tarar) April 6, 2017

 

 6) Bet he won't compromise on his fitness

 

Thank you @captainmisbahpk What a man! What a career! Hopefully now there won't be any hindrance to the love of food. RESPECT

— Bazid Khan (@bazidkhan81) April 6, 2017

 

It is remarkable how Captain Misbah picked up his team from the shreds and put them on the number one stand in Test cricket. He will be always remembered in the country the man who brought long lost glory for the Pakistan Cricket.