The new-look team arrived in Zimbabwe this week led by Younis, who announced he would step down as head coach following the 24-day tour due to health problems.
“We were shocked by the sudden announcement of him leaving after the tour, but we all respect that and want to do well and win the coming series for the coach," Misbah said in an interview.
He said the young players were ready to make their mark. "All the players have performed well at the domestic level and were selected on merit so they are fully committed to take their chances and contribute in team's performance," he said.
Pakistan are resting frontline pacemen Wahab Riaz and Umar Gul, and have dropped fast bowler Tanvir Ahmed, but Misbah denied the team lacked experience.
“We have some promising fast bowlers, with Sohail Tanveer staging a comeback and I am sure all these bowlers will try their level best to help Pakistan come out victorious on the tour," he said.
He also praised Zimbabwe's recent performances against Bangladesh after their recent Test win and 3-2 victory in the one-day series.
Younis was confident of victory against test cricket-returning Zimbabwe.
“We have prepared well for the tour and all the players are eager to make their marks at the international level, so I am sure the series will produce good results for us,” he said.
Former captain Shoaib Malik also joined the team after being cleared by an Integrity Committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board over allegations of illegal earnings.
Younis said the inclusion of Malik, who has not played for Pakistan since last year's tour of England, had strengthened the team.
“Malik is an experienced player and I hope he will take this opportunity to cement his place in the team,” he said.
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