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Mohammad Abbas achieves major milestone in first-class cricket

Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Abbas has achieved a major milestone in first-class cricket with his 700th wicket in the format.

The 34-year-old pacer, who is currently representing Hampshire, claimed the prestigious feat in the second innings of the County Championship match against Kent.

He trapped Kent’s Jack Leaning plumb in front of the wicket to complete 700 wickets in first-class cricket.

Mohammad Abbas became the 14th player from Pakistan to reach this milestone.

Notably, he has been a regular performer for Hampshire since joining the side in 2021. In the ongoing County Championship season, he has taken 26 wickets in nine games at an average of 27.34.

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The right-arm pacer has represented Pakistan in 25 Tests from 2017-2021, taking 90 wickets at a brilliant average of 23.02.

He played his last Test during the away series against West Indies in August 2021, taking three wickets in the first innings, while he remained wicketless in the second innings.

For the unversed, Mohammad Abbas expressed his desire to return to the Pakistan Test team and reach the 100-wicket landmark, back in 2022 before the series against Australia.

“I am hopeful of playing the home series against Australia. The target is to complete 100 wickets in Test cricket,” he said. However, he was not selected for the series against Australia.

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WATCH: Mohammad Abbas takes six-for in county championship match

SOUTHAMPTON: Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas has taken the county championship by storm as he bagged a six-wicket haul in his first outing of the season on Thursday. 

The right-arm pacer claimed 6 for 49 as he ran through the Nottinghamshire top order before coming back to wrap up the tail.

His phenomenal bowling helped Hampshire bowl out the opponents for 185 on the opening day.


Abbas has been a bowling mainstay for Hampshire since he joined them in 2021. He took 91 championship wickets at 16.83 in the last two seasons and signed another two-year contract with the club.

The 33-year-old has 90 wickets in 25 Tests he played for Pakistan. He last represented the national side in August 2021 against West Indies in the final Test of two-game series in Kingston.

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WATCH: Mohammad Abbas shines on County Championship return

SOUTHAMPTON: Pakistan’s right-arm speedster Mohammad Abbas, who is representing Hampshire in the ongoing County Championship 2023, took six wickets in his side’s fixture against Nottinghamshire, here on Thursday.

Abbas, who enjoyed a promising last season, bagged 50 wickets in 12 matches, had a flying start to this year’s tournament as the right-arm pacer decimated Nottinghamshire’s batting lineup by claiming a six-for.

The right-handed pacer bowled 15.3 overs, took six wickets, bowled four maidens, and conceded only 49 runs.

 

His brilliance with the ball propelled Hampshire to bundle out Nottinghamshire for a meagre 185 despite gritty knocks by Joe Clarke (47) and Tom Moores (49).

Abbas represented Pakistan in 25 matches from 2017 to 2021 and claimed 90 wickets in the longest format.

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‘Target is to complete 100 wickets in Test cricket’ Mohammad Abbas

LAHORE: Pakistan Test bowler – Mohammad Abbas is aiming to complete his Test wickets ton, while is also hopeful of making a comeback into the side for the home series against Australia in March this year.

When asked about the next home series against Australia, Abbas stated that he hopes to return to the team and complete his 100th wicket in Test cricket, as well as lead Pakistan to victory.

“I am hopeful of playing the home series against Australia. The target is to complete 100 wickets in Test cricket,” he said.

“Want to give such performances which will make the team win. Excited about a big team like Australia is finally touring Pakistan,” he said.

Abbas also shared that he has been training since the previous month to prepare for the home series against the Kangaroos.

Furthermore, Abbas is also hopeful that a full-strength Australian team will tour the country.

“Hopefully the Australian full strength team will tour and play competitive cricket,” he said.

“There are good messages coming in from the Australian board, players and the media, which is a good sign for the tour,” he added.

He further stated that all Test-playing nations are tough teams to beat, while keen to utilize the home conditions against Australia.

“All the Test-playing teams are strong, we have to prepare accordingly. We’ll benefit from our home conditions in the series against Australia,’ he said.

“Hopefully the Australian full-strength team will tour and have a competitive cricket,” he said.

Abbas went on to say that the green shirts have sacrificed ten years not playing in home conditions, while claimed that the team has performed exceptionally well in the away conditions as well.

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Mohammad Abbas joins Hampshire for 2022 County Championship

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.

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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