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Misbah-ul-Haq retires

Calm, captain, consistent

Back in March 2001, a young Misbah-ul-Haq made his Test debut in Auckland
Back in March 2001, a young Misbah-ul-Haq made his Test debut in Auckland•Getty Images
After a string of middling scores, Misbah finally left his mark during Pakistan's tour of India in late 2007. He hit successive centuries, including his maiden ton in Kolkata, to finish the series with 464 runs at an average of 92.80
After a string of middling scores, Misbah finally left his mark during Pakistan's tour of India in late 2007. He hit successive centuries, including his maiden ton in Kolkata, to finish the series with 464 runs at an average of 92.80•AFP
It didn't take long for Misbah to produce results. In just his second series, he delivered a series win against New Zealand, which was also Pakistan's first since 2006
It didn't take long for Misbah to produce results. In just his second series, he delivered a series win against New Zealand, which was also Pakistan's first since 2006•Getty Images
Despite having to bail Pakistan out of tough situations repeatedly, Misbah hardly suffered a dip in form. In 12 Tests between 2013 and 2014, he hit 13 50-plus scores...
Despite having to bail Pakistan out of tough situations repeatedly, Misbah hardly suffered a dip in form. In 12 Tests between 2013 and 2014, he hit 13 50-plus scores...•AFP
Having retired from limited-overs cricket after the 2015 World Cup, Misbah's sole focus was on Tests, but pressure continued to build after a strong 2015. Pakistan lost just one of eight Tests in 2015. But they lost six of 10 Tests in 2016
Having retired from limited-overs cricket after the 2015 World Cup, Misbah's sole focus was on Tests, but pressure continued to build after a strong 2015. Pakistan lost just one of eight Tests in 2015. But they lost six of 10 Tests in 2016•AFP
<b>At the double</b>: And the rest of the Pakistan team followed their leader
At the double: And the rest of the Pakistan team followed their leader•Getty Images
<b>Mind over body</b>: Even as his body started to wane, Misbah's mind was sharper than ever
Mind over body: Even as his body started to wane, Misbah's mind was sharper than ever•Cricket Australia/Getty Images
More than 16 years later, Misbah, having added experience to his youthfulness, will call an end to his career at Roseau. Here's how his journey panned out.
More than 16 years later, Misbah, having added experience to his youthfulness, will call an end to his career at Roseau. Here's how his journey panned out. •AFP
With his apparent leadership skills, Misbah was tasked with reviving Pakistan cricket after the spot-fixing scandal that shook the world in 2010. He began with a series against South Africa
With his apparent leadership skills, Misbah was tasked with reviving Pakistan cricket after the spot-fixing scandal that shook the world in 2010. He began with a series against South Africa•AFP
Misbah's personal game didn't change much through his career. Unorthodox options were often his go-to strokes, like the ramp...
Misbah's personal game didn't change much through his career. Unorthodox options were often his go-to strokes, like the ramp... •Getty Images
...Including the fastest Test century, off just 56 balls, against Australia in Abu Dhabi
...Including the fastest Test century, off just 56 balls, against Australia in Abu Dhabi•Getty Images
<b>The Lord's encore</b>: While the spotlight was on Mohammad Amir in his return to Lord's in 2016, Misbah ensured Pakistan started a tough tour happily
The Lord's encore: While the spotlight was on Mohammad Amir in his return to Lord's in 2016, Misbah ensured Pakistan started a tough tour happily•Getty Images
Misbah led Pakistan to a hard-fought 2-2 series draw in England, a result that gave them confidence, pride and the No. 2 spot in the ICC Test rankings
Misbah led Pakistan to a hard-fought 2-2 series draw in England, a result that gave them confidence, pride and the No. 2 spot in the ICC Test rankings•Getty Images
He helped his team seamlessly integrate to the innovations of the game, while also maintaining the tradition and culture of Pakistan cricket
He helped his team seamlessly integrate to the innovations of the game, while also maintaining the tradition and culture of Pakistan cricket•Getty Images
He protected his team, on the field as well as off it
He protected his team, on the field as well as off it•AFP
...And reverse sweeps, the whole assortment of them
...And reverse sweeps, the whole assortment of them•AFP
<b>A symbiotic relationship</b>: Misbah's respect for other teams and players, like his support for Phillip Hughes and the entire cricket fraternity after his death, gained their awe in return
A symbiotic relationship: Misbah's respect for other teams and players, like his support for Phillip Hughes and the entire cricket fraternity after his death, gained their awe in return•AFP
He marked his century at Lord's with a set of celebratory push-ups. "That was my promise to the army guys," Misbah said. "I will definitely do that to remind you that we were there."
He marked his century at Lord's with a set of celebratory push-ups. "That was my promise to the army guys," Misbah said. "I will definitely do that to remind you that we were there."•Getty Images
<b>Top of the world</b>: One week later, Pakistan rose to the top spot for the first time ever. Misbah, proud as he was of his team, ensured no complacency would creep in. "For us, the No. 1 ranking is not a destination but part of a journey," he said
Top of the world: One week later, Pakistan rose to the top spot for the first time ever. Misbah, proud as he was of his team, ensured no complacency would creep in. "For us, the No. 1 ranking is not a destination but part of a journey," he said•AFP
In his last series against West Indies, Misbah struck 99* and 99 in the first two Tests. In his grand finale, Misbah will be keen to sign off with the success and pride that has filled his career
In his last series against West Indies, Misbah struck 99* and 99 in the first two Tests. In his grand finale, Misbah will be keen to sign off with the success and pride that has filled his career•AFP