Summary Misbah said that he considers himself lucky enough to have worked with Wasim Akram.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Misbah-ul-Haq took to Twitter and clarified his statement regarding the team led by Wasim Akram in 1999.
The Test skipper explained that he has great respect for 1999 team and for Wasim Akram himself.
Misbah said that he considers himself lucky enough to have worked with Wasim Akram and learned a lot from the veteran.
I have nothing but respect for the 1999 team. @wasimakramlive who was captain then, is someone who I ve worked with, & has helped me a lot
— Misbah Ul Haq (@captainmisbahpk) January 10, 2017
Misbah-ul-Haq added that his intention was not to mock anybody, Akram’s team at that point were the best team of Pakistan and the players of that team are our legends.
My reply was that 99 team was our best team. My aim wasn t to disrespect them. I wasn t trying to use them as an excuse. They re our legends
— Misbah Ul Haq (@captainmisbahpk) January 10, 2017
Misbah had to clarify his statement because he had said after Sydney Test that the team in 90s were the best team but it too was clean swept by the Aussies.
Clarification on the 1999 tour. @MazherArshad asked me in press conf about if this was the best team for Pakistan in Australia.
— Misbah Ul Haq (@captainmisbahpk) January 10, 2017
Misbah cleared up that his answer at that time only meant to praise the former team, and he did not try to give any excuse over the shattering defeat.
