Sana Mir earns tributes after rising to the top
In the MRF Tyres ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings released on Tuesday, 23 October, it was revealed that Mir had risen to the top of the bowling charts and thus became a pioneer for Pakistan Women.
Mir was able to achieve the feat courtesy of strong performances in the recent three-match ICC Women's Championship ODI series against Australia, where the experienced off-spinner bagged seven wickets in three outings.
Naturally, Mir's rise to the top of the rankings became a huge talking point. Pakistan captain Javeria Khan was the first to tweet about the achievement, and since then a flurry of congratulatory messages have flooded in via Twitter. Here's the best of the reaction so far.
Alhamdolillah ! Thanks to the Almighty for giving me strength to keep going.
— Sana Mir Ψ«ΩΨ§Ψ‘ Ω ΫΨ± (@mir_sana05) October 23, 2018
Thanks to my parents,family,friends & mentor for unconditional love.
This is a team effort of support staff and players who have helped me excel. I Thank you ALL from the bottom of my heart πβ€π΅π°πͺ https://t.co/2KTxKeHcdO
I would also like to thank @ICC for providing us regular opportunities to play with the big teams through ICC women Championship and to Coach Mark Coles , who chose to look at my skill rather than my age.
— Sana Mir Ψ«ΩΨ§Ψ‘ Ω ΫΨ± (@mir_sana05) October 23, 2018
To @TheRealPCB for upgrading our support staff ,so we are better equipped. https://t.co/Uc4R2xvfNl
Sana Mir bossing the ODI rankings π€. Congratulations @mir_sana05 on being the number 1 ODI bowler π.#onwardsandupwards pic.twitter.com/FXzIiRR915
— Javeria Khan (@ImJaveria) October 23, 2018
Well done @mir_sana05 to get the honour for Pakistan to become NO1 bowler in womenβs icc ODI ranking , stay blessed
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) October 23, 2018
Congratulations @mir_sana05 for getting to no1 in icc womenβs odi bowling rankings. πππ π΅π°π΅π°π΅π°
— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) October 23, 2018
Many Congratulations Miss Mir @mir_sana05 β€ https://t.co/vlyQ6ePLAr
— Bismah Maroof (@maroof_bismah) October 23, 2018
Congratulations @mir_sana05 a true role model for the sport. A testimony to your hard work, dedication and bravery. #no1 https://t.co/s0gSKOWmJc
— Holly Colvin (@hollycolvin10) October 23, 2018
Congratulations @mir_sana05 well deserved by a worthy adversary and true competitor. Not only are you a fantastic player but you are also a graceful and strong role model for women in Pakistan and across the world. #classact #inspirationalwoman pic.twitter.com/zdx9RtJ2f1
— Cecelia Joyce (@CeceliaJoyce44) October 23, 2018
Congratulations @mir_sana05 on a Great achievement - surely making the nation and world of sport very proud. All the best. https://t.co/Pw8ulxj6iF
— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) October 23, 2018