WINCHESTER: Pakistan’s pacer – Mohammad Abbas has been signed by Hampshire Cricket for the upcoming 2022 County Championship.
Taking to Twitter, Hampshire announced the signing with the veteran fast bowler.
HE'S BACK! ðŸ¤@RealMAbbas226 has agreed to re-join Hampshire for the #LVCountyChamp 🤩
— Hampshire Cricket (@hantscricket) January 28, 2022
According to the county club, Abbas will be available for at least the first two months of the season.
In a statement released by Hampshire, Abbas said he is delighted to join the county.
“I am delighted to be joining Hampshire again. I really enjoyed the environment and playing with this squad,” he said.
“I know there is a big desire at the Club for silverware in the County Championship and hopefully, I can play my part and contribute with the ball,” he added.
Abbas picked 41 wickets at an average of just 16 for Hampshire in the previous season, including three five-wicket hauls with best figures of 6-11 against Middlesex.
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