Players are positive and have the necessary potential to give a very tough time to world class South Africans, he said.
Three Test, five ODIs and two T20I matches will be played during the Pakistan-turned UAE tour.
First T20I, to be played on October 26, is meant for raising donations for flood-affectees.
Talking to newsmen at Lahore airport, manager Intikhab Alam appeared hopeful of team’s commitment for victory on the tour.