In an exclusive interview with Saj, Abbas reflects on his form, Pakistan's recent performances, and why he's been absent from the Test team. Despite taking over 700 first-class wickets, Mohammad Abbas has been continuously overlooked for Pakistan’s Test squad selection. While Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah have struggled in recent series, Pakistan has missed the experience of a bowler like Abbas, who last featured in a Test match in August 2021.    

By Saj Sadiq(October 1,2024)

Currently shining for Hampshire in the County Championship, Abbas boasts the best bowling average among Pakistanis with 700+ FC wickets.

Highlights of this insightful interview:

On reaching 700 first-class wickets: Mohammad Abbas expressed feelings of gratitude on achieving this commendable milestone and shared insights regarding his journey to the glory.

On being left out of the Pakistan team: Abbas spoke his heart out on the aspect of his prolonged absence from the Pakistan squad despite brilliant performances in the English County.

His request to the ICC: Abbas urged ICC to arrange more Test series for the team green in future in order to provide them a level playing field in comparison with other big Test playing nations.

Thoughts on Pakistan’s pacers: Pakistan pacer emphasized the need to shift focus from white-ball to red-ball cricket for the Pakistan bowlers in order to achieve desirable results in the Test format.

Thoughts on the Pakistan-England Test series: Mohammad Abbas expressed his views regarding the upcoming home Test series for Pakistan and also shared some valuable tips for the success against England.