Pakistan’s fast bowling legacy grew richer as Mohammad Abbas became the fifth Pakistani pacer to claim 800 first-class wickets. The 35-year-old achieved this milestone while playing for Nottinghamshire in their County Championship Division One match against Somerset.
Abbas, who dismissed three top-order batsmen in the first innings, now joins an exclusive list of Pakistani pace legends:
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Imran Khan (1,284 wickets in 382 matches)
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Wasim Akram (1,042 wickets in 257 matches)
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Sarfaraz Nawaz (956 wickets in 299 matches)
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Waqar Younis (800+ wickets in 228 matches)
The right-arm seamer reached the feat in 198 matches, showcasing his consistency across formats. Currently in his debut season for Nottinghamshire, Abbas has taken 25 wickets in 7 matches at an average of 22.04.
His Test career for Pakistan (2017-2025) was equally impressive, with 100 wickets in 27 matches at a stellar 23.18 average, including five five-wicket hauls and one 10-wicket match performance.
In another notable development, the New Zealand cricket team has awarded a central contract to a Pakistani-origin cricketer, though the report did not specify the player’s name. Mohammad Abbas 800 first-class wickets
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