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Misbah-ul-Haq

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Pakistani cricket batter and former Test captain who led Pakistan to the number-one Test ranking in 2016 and shared the record for the fastest Test fifty.

Background

Born in Mianwali, Pakistan, Misbah-ul-Haq made his Test debut in 2001 but did not become a regular until being recalled to captain Pakistan in late 2010.

Career

He led Pakistan in 56 Test matches, the most of any Pakistani captain, including a series win against England in 2016 that briefly took Pakistan to the world number-one Test ranking before retiring after a 2017 tour of the West Indies.

Style of play

A measured right-handed batter strong off the back foot, Misbah was known for calm late-innings batting and steady captaincy that emphasized building partnerships and pressure on opposition bowlers.

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