ISLAMABAD, Dec 22: Pakistan cricket team’s exceptional performance both on and off the field this year has been appreciated by one and all, including Mobilink Jazz which has been closely associated with the national team for quite some time now.

Captain Misbah-ul-Haq and his men have gone from strength to strength this year, having won 24 of its 32 matches this year in all formats –– Tests, ODIs and T20s.

Pakistan’s Test series wins over Sri Lanka and Bangladesh also saw the team rise on the ICC Test Rankings to the fifth spot, which is the team’s best ranking since March 2009.

There were a number of notable performers in 2011, with the most prominent of these being Saeed Ajmal and Mohammad Hafeez.

Other highlights of the year included Shahid Afridi’s match-winning performances and the astute and commendable leadership of Misbah-ul-Haq.

Moied Javeed, Mobilink’s Director Marketing (Jazz) said on the occasion: “Pakistan’s cricket team has performed exceptionally well in 2011 and Jazz takes pride in bringing this cricket to the people of Pakistan.

“We thank Team Green for reigniting the passion for cricket, and for making the entire nation proud through their commitment to the game.

“We wish the team all the success in 2012!”

Mobilink has a long-standing commitment to the game of cricket in Pakistan and is also the official cellular service partner for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Jazz has been at the forefront of promoting cricket in Pakistan, having previously contributed towards strengthening Pakistan’s domestic cricket infrastructure as well as developing cricket stars for the future through talent hunt activities in partnership with the PCB.