New Delhi, Feb. 9 -- Ahead of his side's ICC Men's T20 World Cup matches against Namibia and defending champions India, Netherlands all-rounder Saqib Zulfiqar spoke on the challenge faced by associate nations and expressed his excitement of competing with top teams in the tournament.

Speaking to ANI before the Netherlands' clash with Namibia, Zulfiqar reflected on their narrow three-wicket loss to Pakistan on Saturday and the progress of associate teams in the tournament.

"I think it's great because as an associate nation, you always have to work a little bit harder with a little bit less money. So to come up against the best teams in the world is very nice and actually, you see where we are competing, and we could have won more matches...