Mohammad Abbas is a Pakistani Test bowler, born in Sialkot in 1990, known for his accuracy and swing. He has played 27 Tests (2017–2025), taking 94 wickets, and briefly featured in ODIs in 2019. He currently plays domestic cricket for Nottinghamshire and the State Bank of Pakistan.
Personal Profile
- Full Name: Mohammad Abbas
- Born: 10 March 1990, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan
- Age: 35 years (as of March 2026)
- Batting Style: Right‑handed
- Bowling Style: Right‑arm medium fast
- Role: Bowler
- Domestic Teams: Sialkot Stallions, Southern Punjab, Multan Sultans, Leicestershire, Hampshire, State Bank of Pakistan, Nottinghamshire
Mohammad Abbas Statistics
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowl Avg | Runs | Bat Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 27 | 94 | 6/22 | 27.9 | 120 | 5.7 | |
| ODIs | 3 | 1 | 1/44 | 92.0 | – | – | |
| First‑Class | 212 | 700+ | 8/57 | ~22 | 1,130 | 7.2 | |
| List A | 63 | 90+ | 5/26 | ~30 | 149 | 7.8 |
Career Highlights
- Test Debut: vs West Indies, April 2017 (Sabina Park). Took a wicket with his second ball in Test cricket.
- Breakout Year: Named one of ICC’s five breakout stars of 2018 after consistent performances.
- Memorable Spell: 10 wickets vs Australia in Abu Dhabi (2018), earning Player of the Match.
- County Cricket: Successful stints with Hampshire and Nottinghamshire, known for exploiting English conditions.
- Background: Worked in a leather factory and as a welder before breaking into professional cricket, symbolizing his perseverance.
Style of Play
- Bowling: Relies on seam movement and swing, maintaining tight lines and lengths.
- Batting: Tail‑ender, defensive, rarely contributes significant runs.
- Temperament: Calm, disciplined, and consistent, often used as a strike bowler in Tests.
Legacy & Outlook
Mohammad Abbas is regarded as one of Pakistan’s most reliable Test seamers of the past decade. His ability to exploit swing in helpful conditions made him a key figure in Pakistan’s bowling attack, especially in the UAE and England. While his ODI career was short, he remains a respected figure in red‑ball cricket and continues to play county cricket, keeping his professional career active.
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