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Pakistan ‘can demolish any opposition’ – Badree
- Updated: September 19, 2016
West Indies legspinner Samuel Badree has described Pakistan as a “very, very dangerous team” which can “demolish any opposition.”
Badree was speaking ahead of West Indies’ three-match Twenty20 Internationals series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates. The T20Is will be followed by ODIs and Tests to wind down a full tour.
West Indies are the T20 world champions, while Pakistan and ranked at No. 7 in the format, but Badree insisted that West Indies would be “wary of the challenge” posed by Pakistan.
“On their day, they can demolish any opposition, and we are wary of that challenge,” Badree said. “We respect every opposition that we come up against, and we are going to do the same against Pakistan. We are going to prepare well, knowing that Pakistan are a very, very dangerous team.”
At the same time, Badree alluded to the unpredictable nature of both teams, a factor that could make the series compelling viewing. “Pakistan are very similar to us in terms of their consistency — or lack, thereof,” Badree said. “One day they will give a brilliant performance, just like us, then the next, they leave a lot to be …
