Pakistan is a formidable group in all codecs, robust process to beat them: Kane Williamson

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson mentioned that he’s excited to play cricket in Pakistan. The Black Caps are scheduled to tour Pakistan in two phases. Lahore, Multan, Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi will host the matches.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Oct 10, 2022 21:06 IST

Kane Williamson of New Zealand. Courtesy: Reuters

By India Today Web Desk: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson sounded excited forward of his group’s tour of Pakistan in two phases in 2022 and 2023. From December 23 to January 15, the Black Caps are scheduled to play two Tests and three ODIs in Karachi and Multan.

Thereafter, the Kiwis will return to Pakistan to play 5 ODIs and as many T20Is from April 13 to May 5 in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi.

Williamson mentioned that Pakistan is a tricky group to beat since they’re nicely balanced and have high quality quick bowlers of their ranks.

“It’s really exciting playing cricket back in Pakistan. Such a rich cricketing history, so many incredible matches that have been played here and we are really looking forward to that experience,” Williamson was quoted as saying in a video, uploaded on Pakistan Cricket’s Twitter deal with.

“Pakistan is a team that is formidable in all formats, so we know it’s a tough task, but it’s a challenge we look forward to,” he said.

The 32-year-old Williamson additionally had phrases of reward for Babar Azam, who has a batting common of almost 60 in ODIs.

“As a team they are always well-balanced. They have produced a lot of fast bowlers and have the batting to go with it all. Their captain Babar Azam is the top in the world,” Williamson added.

Pakistan lately hosted England for seven T20Is on the National Stadium and Gaddafi Stadium. Later this 12 months, the Men in Green are additionally set to play towards the Three Lions in a three-match Test sequence.

Pakistan and New Zealand are presently participating in a T20I tri-series, additionally involving Shakib Al Hasan’s Bangladesh.