Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- Australian captain Mitchell Marsh praised Pakistan star Babar Azam, calling him the best player, ahead of the three-match T20I series. He said the series is a crucial preparation for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Both teams aim to fine-tune strategies and combinations.

Marsh said he respects Babar Azam for his consistency and international impact. He highlighted the mutual admiration between players and emphasized that competitive matches against Pakistan will sharpen Australia's readiness.

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