Pakistan are playing their last Test series before the World Cup 2011. It’s really an important series for Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, because PCB is considering him to replace Shahid Afridi as limited overs captain. To my mind, It would-be a spellbinding alternative as far as Pakistan cricket is concerned. 
Kiwis on the other hand, have not managed to vanquish Pakistan in Test series for the last 26 years. It is a good chance for them to beat Pakistan, but so far they have not been able to do so. Kiwis who were thrashed in Sub-continent last year, would be hoping for something good, this year. New Zealand lost 4-0 to Bangladesh and 5-0 to India in 2010. After those inevitable loses New Zealand changed their coach, but even after that, they were crushed by Pakistan in first Test; a bad start to a new year.
While in Doha, Suspended trio is fighting legal case against ICC. Salman Butt is very likely to get a life-ban while other two are expecting 5-year or 2-year ban.
