Summary Misbah has also become the first Pakistani cricketer ever to have received this award.
DUBAI (Dunya News) – Misbah-ul-Haq has bagged yet another achievement in his illustrious career by winning International Cricket Council (ICC) Spirit of Cricket Award.
Pakistan s captain, Misbah-ul-Haq, wins the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award! #SpiritofCricket #ICCAwards pic.twitter.com/RRLEDcmANe
— ICC (@ICC) December 22, 2016
With this title, Misbah has also become the first Pakistani cricketer ever to have received this award.
The 42-year-old player was awarded with this title due to his wonderful role that he played as the Test captain of Pakistan cricket team. He always led his team to play the game in true spirit and with great sportsmanship.
#ICCAwards winner Misbah-ul-Haq on leading his side with the #SpiritofCricket pic.twitter.com/gePUNBrtxt
— ICC (@ICC) December 22, 2016
Inspirational words from Misbah-ul-Haq, winner of the ICC Spirit of Cricket Award 2016 #SpiritofCricket #ICCAwards pic.twitter.com/duYsSQyz8U
— ICC (@ICC) December 22, 2016
FULL STORY: Misbah-ul-Haq wins the Spirit of Cricket Award; Marais Erasmus is named Umpire of the Year in #ICCAwards https://t.co/CrI8UfmDlJ pic.twitter.com/GiW7lgjBUZ
— ICC (@ICC) December 22, 2016
It is worth mentioning here that Misbah-ul-Haq lifted his team from number four and took it to number one in ICC Test rankings for the first time ever in the history of Pakistan cricket.
Misbah is also the most successful Test captain of Pakistan cricket.
