The first ODI in Rawalpindi on Friday (September 17) will mark New Zealand's first international appearance in Pakistan in close to 18 years. While acknowledging that it will be a special occasion for the hosts, New Zealand's stand-in skipper Tom Latham added that his team will be up for the challenge despite the unfamiliarity with the conditions.
NEW ZEALAND TOUR OF PAKISTAN, 2021
We have the desired fire-power to win this series - Latham
"We know it is special for Pakistan to have cricket in their country and we are excited to be here." © AFP
"We know it is special for Pakistan to have cricket in their country and we are excited to be here. Pakistan are a quality side and they have some talented white-ball players in their line-up. We have the desired fire-power in our ranks to win this series and I am sure our batters and bowlers will rise to the occasion and make this historic series memorable for us," Latham said on the eve of the opening game.
Prior to this series, New Zealand suffered a 2-3 loss in the
