902 wickets and counting: Pakistan's Mohammad Abbas joins elite company after Lord's four-wicket haul
Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas achieved a massive career milestone after completing 900 wickets in first class cricket during the second Test against England at Lord's. The 36 year old needed two wickets to reach the landmark and wasted little time. Abbas first removed Emilio Gay for eight before dismissing Ben Duckett for 17 to claim his 900th first class wicket. And he wasn't done there. Abbas…
Mohammad Abbas, the Pakistani pacer, has achieved a significant milestone in first class cricket. After the second Test against England at Lord's, Abbas completed 900 wickets in first class cricket matches. Known for his accuracy and movement rather than raw pace, Abbas reached the milestone in his 222nd first class appearance. His exceptional performance earned him four wickets in the match, including three maidens, with figures of 4 for 56.
This achievement puts him fifth among the top first class wicket-takers of the 21st century, alongside James Anderson from England, Simon Harmer from South Africa, Malinda Pushpakumara from Sri Lanka, and Tim Murtagh from Ireland. Despite his impressive first class record, Abbas has had limited experience in limited overs cricket with Pakistan, having played only three ODIs and never a T20I.
His international career has been primarily based on Test matches, with 32 Test appearances and 123 wickets at an average of 22.84, including seven five-wicket hauls.
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