Former leg-spinner Abdul Qadir on Tuesday said Pakistan's real test would be in a series against New Zealand and Australia.

Pakistan thumped West Indies by 133 runs in the second Test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Pakistan will play the third test on October 30.

Qadir said the upcoming tours of Australia and New Zealand will be the real test for the team as the current West Indies team is not up to the mark against Pakistan.

Talking to APP, he said, "The West Indies team we used to know is not the same anymore, as many of its match-winning players are out of the squad."

"Chris Gayle, Darren Sammy and Andre Russell who can win matches single handedly are not in the team," he said. He added that he doesn't quite understand what the West Indies cricket board is up to.

"The current West Indies team comprises youngsters who lack ability. The Pakistan team is way better then the West Indies team," he said.

Responding to a question, Qadir said Azhar Ali is a good player but only for Tests.

"Azhar should be restricted to tests only. We should include all-rounders like Muhammad Hafeez in the One-Day International team," he said.

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