Ahead of the first ODI of the five-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand Younis Khan and Kyle Mills were on hand at the ICC Academy to speak to press about their respective sides' chances.

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The first match takes place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Returning to the one-day side, Khan expressed his delight at being handed the opportunity to push for a World Cup place in what would surely be his last foray at the tournament.

New Zealand quick Mills believes the ODI series will be just as competitive as the Test and T20I contests which each finished level at 1-1.

Audio courtesy of Brian Murgatroyd.