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No further experiments expected in Pakistan's playing XI during tri-series

The Men in Green have landed in New Zealand with the same squad, barring Shaheen Afridi and Fakhar Zaman, which will feature in the T20 World Cup in Australia

No further experiments expected in Pakistan's playing XI during tri-series PHOTO: PCB

Pakistan is all set to feature in the tri-nation series in New Zealand as they will play Bangladesh tomorrow in the tournament's first match.

The Men in Green have landed in New Zealand with the same squad, barring Shaheen Afridi and Fakhar Zaman, which will feature in the T20 World Cup in Australia. 

Skipper Babar Azam has confirmed that they will go with the best combination as the series is preparation for the mega event.

"During the home series against England, we tried different combinations, and we got an idea of ​​our weaknesses and strengths, in this series we will go with the combination which will feature for us at the T20 World Cup," Babar said.

He stressed conditions in New Zealand are similar to Australia and the tri-series will help in preparation for the T20 World Cup

"Pakistan will benefit greatly from these games in New Zealand. The matches against New Zealand and Bangladesh will help in the preparation of the T20 World Cup.

On Blackcaps' toughness in their home conditions, Babar said. "No team is easy in T20 International cricket, New Zealand have experienced players and we will see good competition."