Prolific batsman Shoaib Malik said that world champions Australia are no longer invincible after the retirement of "great players" so Pakistan can beat them in their own den in the upcoming Test series.

"I am quiet confident we can beat them because there is no doubt Australia have become weakened after the retirements of great players like Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer This is visible from their performances since last year and I think Pakistan has its best chance to beat them for the first time in a Test series in their own backyard," Malik said during a TV talk show before the team left for Abu Dhabi to play their one-day series against New Zealand.

After next month's battle against the Kiwis, Pakistan will travel to Australia in December for the Test and one-day series.

Malik also felt Pakistan would emerge a much improved side after their tour to Australia because of the exposure players would get by playing in tough conditions.

"When India came to Pakistan in 2004 after touring Australia they were a changed side and this showed in their attitude. Similarly when we went to India in 2005 after having been to Australia we were a much improved side with more self-belief in ourselves," he said.

The all-rounder said beating Australia in a Test series on their own grounds was a burning ambition for him. "If we can achieve this I would be the happiest man because it would be a big moment of my cricket career," Malik said.

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