Is Misbah-ul-Haq considered a great of the game? Is he a legend where it comes to his own might? Has it been a phenomenal captain for Pakistan in the past? Would you actually place him in an all-time Pakistan Best playing 11? How does the rank up or measure up when you talk of big names such as Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, Younis Khan, Saeed Anwar, Inzamam ? Questions, there are many and perhaps the answers to these may take their own time to come. These are colossal names who happen to have represented Pakistan for a considerable period of time, bringing the side up as a mighty unit, flexing its muscles against some elite cricketing nations from around the world. Truth is whether you like Misbah-ul-Haq or not, he will always be remembered for his doable, nature of batting, the ability to concentrate for long period of time, for combining a sense of elegance and patience, nearly each time that he came out to bat for Pakistan. 

So naturally, when a great of Pakistan, Cricket opens up and takes on something as elite, important and necessary as his own “Best playing 11”- you do tend to leave whatever it is that you’re doing and you focus on the list that he has in front of you. 

Now what’s interesting? 

Well, it’s the fact that of the 11 players that Misbah has picked in his all-time best World 11 - 4 happen to be from India and Pakistan, basically two each apiece from India as well as Pakistan. Now, that should not surprise anyone a bit because Misbah was never die hard critic of the Indian cricket team. 

India being firm rivals of Pakistan for quite some period of time. 

And he’s what’s genuinely, impressive is the very fact that Misbah ul Haq has picked Babar Azam as well as Virat Kohli, two of the most amazing stroke makers in modern cricket and two bats who play a beautiful cover drive in his list of best world playing 11. 

And there has always been a competition on both end as to who is a better Batman, is it Virat Kohli or is It Babar Azam?

What’s further impressive is the fact that Misbah has also picked the legendary, the iconic, and they always consistent amongst the wickets Jasprit Bumrah as one of the bowlers in his modern best playing 11 side. Bumrah‘s exception, success against Pakistan where it comes to white ball cricket, second to none. 

What is also incredible is that Jofra Archer, a searing fast bowler from England and amongst the most terrifying names to have ever wielded the red or white ball cricket in an England jersey, also finds a place in Misbah’s team. 

Next up, you have some brilliant, albeit underrated names in the form of Mitchell Santner of New Zealand, who happen to be on this team. He is one of the jewels of Kiwi Cricket and somebody who goes all out in the service of his country. His brilliant left arm, orthodox pain has inspired many Cricketer from across the world. And the dangerous Travis Head finds himself at the very top of the order in Misbah’s team. If that’s not exceptional , then what is?

Here is the player list in the former captain’s list- 

Head, Mendis, Babar, Virat Kohli, Brook, Miller, Jansen, Santner, Abrar, Bumrah & Archer.