18th July (CRICKETNMORE) - Pakistan won the Lords test by 75 runs. Pakistan Captain Misbah-ul-Haq is very happy with the team's performance and shared the importance of this victory at Lords:
About the victory
My career has been 15-16 years. Obviously it's one of the top wins as a captain, very proud of the team, it was a good performance. Today mentally everybody was strong. Fast bowlers bowled well, Yasir was superb. It has been a remarkable turnaround after 2010 tour. This team have worked really hard, they have won against quality side at their home, it speaks the volume. We knew if we can score over 300 runs in 1st innings we have a chance. we have quality bowling line up, they are quite lethal on 4-5 day and they showed it today. Players are enjoying as a team, they are working hard in the camp. Also Read what Alastair Cook said after Lords Test.
About Mohammad Amir
It is going to be a memorable day for Amir, he can start a new career and become a mature player from here on. Everyone wants him [Amir] to play. Everyone believes he is such a good cricketer, such a fine bowler. Really special for him also that he got the opportunity. It's a chance for him to prove to everybody that he is a good kid.
About the Crowd
I would like to thank the crowd, lot of Pakistan fans. Crowd was really supportive, they enjoyed good cricket and we love playing here. here were lots of things being said of how they would react to Amir, but they were really supportive.
Saurabh