Men in Green take on New Zealan­d XI in practi­ce match ahead of five-match ODI series­KARACHI: Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur believes the Men in Green have little to fear when they take on New Zealand in testing conditions Down Under. Arthur, speaking ahead of Pakistan’s practice match against New Zealand XI that begins on Wednesday, revealed that the players are in good shape and seem well-prepared going into the tough series. Pakistan play five ODIs and three T20Is against New Zealand, with the ODI series starting next week on January 6 at Wellington. The practice match will be quite important since it will be a very good rehearsal for the upcoming series.”However, Arthur was quick to warn his side that it won’t be easy. “New Zealand, in their home conditions, are really good,” he added.

Source: The Express Tribune January 02, 2018 10:41 UTC