The Blackcaps are holding no fears or anxieties about their return to Pakistan, after their 2021 tour was cancelled due to a security threat.
Last September, the Blackcaps' tour of Pakistan was called off at the last minute, as the New Zealand Government was made aware of a "credible security threat" made against the team.
The team were hastily evacuated and returned to New Zealand via Dubai despite an outcry from Pakistan over the nature of their exit.
However, more than a year on, Pakistan has successfully hosted both Australia and England in 2022, with no security issues for either side.
And with the examples of other countries to follow, the Blackcaps are completely confident that they too can experience an undisturbed tour at the second time of asking.
Due to the nature of the 2021 tour clashing with preparation for the Twenty20 World Cup in the UAE, most of the current Blackcaps didn't travel to Pakistan last year.
But for Tom Blundell, who was on the cancelled tour, any fears over a repeat have been allayed.
"You've got to trust the higher-ups and our security detail," said Blundell. "Obviously England's been there for the last month or so. I'm pretty happy going there.
"We've got all the details from our security saying it's all good. England's there at the moment, and nothing's happened.
"We're pretty confident in what lies ahead for us."
The Blackcaps depart for Pakistan on Wednesday, where they'll play two tests and three one day internationals, before returning again in April for five Twenty20 Internationals and five more ODIs.
Meanwhile, for the players who didn't travel last year, the chance to play in new conditions is something to take in, with no New Zealand side having played a game in Pakistan since 2003.
"I'm very excited to go to Pakistan," added Devon Conway. "As a young kid, you always dream to play all around the world.
"This is a great opportunity for us to go there, play, and experience different conditions.
"I'm certainly looking forward to it."
