NOTTINGHAM: Pakistani pacer Mohammad Abbas has etched his name among cricket’s greats, becoming only the fifth fast bowler from Pakistan to claim 800 first-class wickets.
The 35-year-old reached the milestone while playing for Nottinghamshire against Somerset in the County Championship Division One. Abbas took three wickets in the first innings, dismissing the top order to achieve the feat in his 198th match.
He now joins an elite list of Pakistan’s legendary pacers — Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Sarfaraz Nawaz.
So far this season, Abbas has claimed 25 wickets in seven matches at an average of 22.04, showcasing his consistent form.
Most First-Class Wickets by Pakistan Pacers
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Imran Khan — 1,287 (382 matches)
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Wasim Akram — 1,042 (257 matches)
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Sarfaraz Nawaz — 956 (299 matches)
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Waqar Younis — 800 (228 matches)
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Mohammad Abbas — 800* (198 matches)
Abbas, who has represented Pakistan in 27 Tests since 2017, has taken 100 wickets at an average of 23.18. His return to the national Test squad earlier this year came after an impressive Quaid-e-Azam Trophy campaign, where he picked up 31 wickets in just five matches.
