He is one year older than Imran Khan was when Pakistan won its only WorldCup in 1992, an event also held in Australia and New Zealand.
“For me it will be a big motivation to give whatever I can, whether it's
physical, mental or skill-wise to finish on a high and do what the 1992
Pakistan team did, win the World Cup,” Misbah told reporters.
Pakistan start their campaign with a highly-charged opening game against
arch-rivals and title-holders India.
They also face the West Indies, Zimbabwe, the United Arab Emirates, South
Africa and Ireland in Group B, with the top four teams from two groups
progressing to the quarter-finals.
Misbah said his players were “focused and determined” and he was confident
they would adjust to the fast and bouncy Antipodean pitches.
Misbah became Pakistan's most successful Test captain with 15 wins last
year, and has vowed to continue in the longer format.
He has also led Pakistan in 78 one-day internationals with 41 wins, 34
losses and three ties or no results.
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan paid tribute to Misbah.
“We respect Misbah's decision to retire,” Khan told reporters. “It's sad
that a player of his calibre will leave one-day cricket.
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