31st March 2013

You struggle to think of a batter who is as patiently rooted and confident in defensive application than Misbah while being able to clear the ropes, play unconventional strokes, improvise innovatively and change gears so easily as Misbah. He is unpredictable in his approach, yet consistent in his scores. This is a tribute to his versatility.

At times it's like Mudassar Nazar has turned into Abdul Razzaq. A complete stoic resolute grinder and a sudden power hitter.
Misbah has always shown a different side to his game and when ever he does go for a big blow he makes sure it will go over the fence for half a dozen as he picks exactly the right ball and moment. He watches the ball so carefully, plays straight and is always willing to bide his time at the start to have a look which is why he can strike such handsome looking sixes when he fancies at will. Once you have mastered a strong fundamental basis and traditional values such as the ones mentioned in the previous sentence, anything is possible.

Obviously, cannot always play so expressively and adventurously as his role in the team, conditions and game situation varies. But the fact that he has a different element to his play than just that of a solid middle order rock means he was always a handful in the coloured uniform. One thing you do know with Misbah is he is full hearted in whatever he does, minor or major, let it be a defensive stroke, setting out his stall for a lengthy innings or in hitting a monstrous six.

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