Pakistan can get the reward of Rs. 100 million if it remains no 1 till April 2017 which is the date of ‘Cut Off”. On Wednesday, ICC Chief Dave Richardson will present the traditional mace to Pakistani captain Misbah ul Haq which he can initially carry till 12th October 2016.
According to details, the team at number 1 spot on 1st April 2017 will receive the award of 100 million rupee for which Pakistani team has to win against strong teams like New Zealand and Australia. Current no 1 team Pakistan will receive traditional test mace on Wednesday in Gaddafi Stadium Lahore from ICC CE David Richardson in a ceremony. This mace will be attained by Pakistan till 12th October and it will be given to India if it defeats New Zealand. India is on 2nd spot with just 1 point difference from Pakistan.
Pakistan has achieved 1st position in test cricket for the first time after leveling series against England. This mace will be given to Misbah ul Haq by David Richardson on 21st September 2016 in front of central pavilion. Later, the ICC CE, Misbah and PCB CEO Subhan Ahmed will talk to a press conference.
It should be cleared that number 1 position holder in test cricket is given mace which shows the power of the top side.