Babar Azam says not taking Zimbabwe lightly in Tests
Abdul Mohi Shah
Babar Azam says not taking Zimbabwe lightly in Tests / Photo: File
Pakistan captain Babar Azan on Wednesday said that they consider Zimbabwe a serious opponent and will not take them lightly for the two-match Test series starting today.
Talking to media virtually in Harare, the 26-year-old said that it was always a dangerous option to take your opponents lightly.
“Zimbabwe are playing at home and know their conditions better than us,” he said. “We are in no mood to take them lightly for the Test series. What is important for us is to go into the series with the best available combination.”
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