Cricket has always been quite the emotional sport. It’s got a heart, and there are milestone moments in the game that leave me a little teary eyed. And today’s no different. Younis Khan, 39, just became the oldest cricketer to score 10,000 test runs, and the first Pakistani to achieve such a wonderful accolade.
Humble Younis Khan raised his bat in the air to his adoring teammates and his fans at Kingston, Jamaica. It was a heartwarming watch for the humble player who was beaming.
Watch the lovely moment unfold below.
#YK10K #YounisKhan
OLDEST CRICKET EVER TO REACH 10000 TEST RUNS
FIRST PAKISTANI TO DO SO
LEGEND pic.twitter.com/1WOul2zWW8— Ali Only (@OnleeAlee) April 23, 2017
Younis Khan, unfortunately, confirmed that the West Indies Tour would be his last before retirement, after rumours that he would go on with Misbah.
"I will retire after West Indies test series even i score a century in every innings." #youniskhan #wivpak pic.twitter.com/cWzJ0pQoml
— Munna. ?? (@Taimur_22) April 23, 2017
Despite the sad news of his retirement, let’s not let it deter from celebrating this massive achievement!
#YounisKhan Take a bow and welcome to the 10,000 club. Always making us proud! #DilSayPakistan #Cricket #YounisKhan10000 pic.twitter.com/kZMKLmgVSr
— Dil Say Pakistan (@DSPcampaign) April 24, 2017
Everyone has flocked to social media to express their admiration…
Younis raises 10,000, 13th Batsman to complete 10 thousand runs in test cricket history.
Hard Worker!#YounisKhan pic.twitter.com/P7mAjgwYrV— Arslan Sadiq (@Arslan_Sadiq) April 23, 2017
Cricketers from all over the world have congratulated the humble king, from Wasim Akram…
Congrats #YounisKhan on 10kruns https://t.co/CqXqMnXcyG hit legendary status a long time ago,So this is just the icing on the cake #welldone pic.twitter.com/pKABcyo8gg
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) April 24, 2017
To Imran Khan…
Congratulations to Younis Khan on his scoring 10000 runs in Test cricket – the first Pakistani to achieve this distinction.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 24, 2017
Shahid Afridi…
Congratulations Younis Khan on your incredible 10K achievement. Hope you have an amazing farewell series, pile on the runs! ?
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) April 24, 2017
And Brendon McCullum!
Congrats to Younis Khan for 10k test runs! Outstanding achievement! Thats a lot of warm ups by the way!
— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) April 24, 2017
It’s an emotional win for many cricket fans…
i was alive when Younis Khan scored his triple ton, when he lifted the wt20 cup, when he lead PCT for a pushup & when he completed 10k runs.
— Ali (@AleyFarooq) April 23, 2017
Younis Khan’s kindness and heart-wrenchingly lovely personality is what makes this win all the more emphatic!
Congratulations to one of the nicest guys around, Younis Khan!!! 1st Pakistani to 10k runs. MA. Great player. Top person. pic.twitter.com/UGQNy6X1uL
— Moeen Ali (@MoeenAli) April 23, 2017
Mentor to Peshawar Zalmis, Younis truly is a living legend!
Massive congratulations to @PeshawarZalmi Mentor Younis Khan on reaching 10000 test runs… well done legend ????
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) April 24, 2017
Even actor Humayun Saeed couldn’t help get a little poignant.
You are an inspiration and a true hero. Congratulations Younis Khan on this remarkable feat! #Y10K pic.twitter.com/uDxZ2Hircw
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) April 24, 2017
People have made graphics dedicated to our aspirational hero.
Thank You #YounisKhan for making us proud of you again . The nation loves you for your contribution. . . #ComicsByMajid pic.twitter.com/QuQthjxm88
— Majid Khan (@ComicsByMajid) April 24, 2017
He really is a king. Well done sir!