Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq believes that Pakistan’s wins against the underwhelming teams Australia and New Zealand were crucial for Pakistan to rise to the top of the ODI rankings. He said it was important to consider the facts when determining the team’s position.
After winning the series against Australia at home, India are currently the best team in ODI cricket. Pakistan rose to the top of the world rankings with a 4-1 win over New Zealand in a five-match home ODI series earlier this year.
During a discussion with co-panelists of A Sports, Misbah-ul-Haq said how he believes Pakistan will be one of the top-ranked teams in the ODI World Cup. I shared my views on what is going on. She played against New Zealand and Australia with young and inexperienced players and he rose to number one in the ODI rankings.
“New Zealand and Australia came to Pakistan. They were the top ranked teams. C and D teams came. We won against them and increased our rating points. Then West Indies and other teams came and we beat them too. I was happy when I came first, but I have to keep the facts in mind,” Misbah said.
“Australia’s C team also won the match against us.” New Zealand’s D team came in with all their key players opting for the IPL. As our main team and their players are from the third division, even though they are very close to us, we have to be realistic about where we are. Ranking does not matter,” Misbah-ul-Haq further said.
Pakistan defeated Australia 2-1 in the 2022 ODI series. Pakistan thrashed New Zealand 4-1 in the four-match ODI series earlier this year. Babar Azam‘s team became the top-ranked ODI team for the first time by defeating the Kiwis at home.
I Also Have Reservations About The Central Contract – Misbah-ul-Haq
Misbah-ul-Haq believes that key players in different formats should have top categories in central contracts, and that the selection committee and team management should be held responsible for the results of the upcoming World Cup. He added that he should be responsible.
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“I am also concerned about this. We made a decision in advance with the team management. We also do not understand this decision and there is no input from us. I also have concerns about the contract, but that was not my opinion.”Misbah-ul-Haq added
Pakistan will aim to open the World Cup with a win against weaker opponents Netherlands on October 6 in Hyderabad.
