Pakan pacer Mohammad Abbas equals Imran Khan’s domestic record | Cricket News
Seasoned Pakan pacer Mohammad Abbas has levelled the legendary Imran Khan’s record of 13 ten-wicket hauls in First-Class cricket during the fifth round of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.
The pacer, who represents Lahore Blues, put up an extraordinary show taking six wickets for 39 runs in 22 overs, including 10 maidens, in the first innings. He didn’t show any lack of intensity in the second innings, where wrapped up four wickets taking his haul to 10 to 74. The feat puts him in elite company along with the World Cup winning captain Imran Khan. Wasim Akram (16) and Waqar Younis (14) still lead the all time-l for the most 10-wicket hauls in first-class cricket in Pakan.
The 34-year-old, despite his solid domestic records, has failed to cement his spot for the national side after making his debut back in 2017. South African pacer Dale Steyn had rated Abbas very highly but the Pakan pacer failed to do justice to his top billing.
At the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy Trophy, however, he has shown his prowess claiming 31 wickets at an impressive average of 14.39, coupled with a tight economy rate of 2.35. He has also managed to bowl 60 maidens in the competition so far.
2018 was Abbas’ big year on the international circuit where he picked up 27 wickets against England and Australia in successive series. In his first 10 Tests the Pakan pacer had scalped 59 wickets at an eye-catching average of 15.64. Interestingly only Imran Khan had a better average than Abass for over a longer period of time.
