Pakistan won their first big series at home since 1997

The hosts batted out a draw in the second Test to clinch a 1-0 series verdict - their first home win against high-ranking opponents since 1997.

"It is a big win for us against a quality side," said Miandad.

"I feel if we play with the same spirit and discipline we can win against any team and that includes Australia."

Australia downed Pakistan by an emphatic 3-0 margin when the sides met in neutral venues a year ago.

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Miandad will have a chance to prove his claim against the world's top-ranked Test nation in Australia late next year.

New Zealand are due in Pakistan next month to play five one-day internationals.

And Inzamam-ul-Haq's side then tour New Zealand to play two Tests and another five-match one-day series.

Miandad paid tribute to the home side's ability to play as a unit with key batsman Yousuf Youhana and pace bowlers Mohammad Sami and Shoaib Akhtar unavailable.

"I think in the last two series against Bangladesh and South Africa we have also unearthed four or five young players for the future who are willing to work hard," he said.

"[This team] are willing to learn and work hard and be around for a long time. They have improved day by day."

Inzamam gave credit to opening batsmen Taufeeq Umar and Imran Farhat, who posted three successive century stands in the series.

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But he singled out Danish Kaneria for praise after the leg-spinner took 11 wickets in the series.

"If he continues to improve this way he is our biggest find for a long time," the Pakistan captain said.

"He carried the burden of the bowling and I thought the South African batsmen were never able to relax against him."

And Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Tauqir Zia sent a message of congratulation to Inzamam himself after a dogged 60 helped save the second match.

"I am proud of the way you have led the team," said Zia in an open message to the skipper, who took over from Rashid Latif last month.

"Your batting in the second innings was an inspiration.

"You captaincy and the way of handling your youngsters in the absence of star performers like Yousuf Youhana, Mohammad Sami and Shoaib Akhtar was brilliant."