ABU DHABI, Nov 17: Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik said on Monday that hard work was needed ahead of next year’s high-profile series against archrivals India, despite his team’s 3-0 whitewash of the West Indies.

“We need to work hard for the series against India and I am sure after this win with our morale high, we will put our best efforts in the next series,” Malik said.

“Dhoni is an excellent captain and under him India is a very strong side, but we have two months to get ready for India and I am sure that the boys will do their best and the team management [will] plan well for that series,” said Malik.

“I hope the boys carry the momentum and do their best against India. I think India is the same team we played against last year so it will be a good series,” he said. —AFP