Mohammad Abbas – Still Doing wonders with the Ball in the County Championship: Pakistan’s red ball specialist Mohammad Abbas is making headlines once again in the County Championship 2026. With 100 Test wickets for Pakistan and 850+ First Class wickets, Mohammad Abbas is an all-time legend when it comes to red-ball cricket. He has played with various county championship teams and has performed well for all of them.
In the first match of the county championship 2026, division two, Mohammad Abbas did something extraordinary in the second innings. Playing for Derbyshire, Abbas bowled 31 consecutive dot balls with a wicket included. At the end of his initial 6-over spell, he had bowled 5 maidens and conceded just one run, and he also managed to pick up a wicket.
Where many believe that Mohammad Abbas has grown old, his performance shows a different picture altogether. In the County Championship 2025, Mohammad Abbas played for Nottinghamshire. He represented the side in 9 games, picking up 32 wickets at an average of 21.46.
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In 2024, representing Hampshire Abbas managed 36 wickets in 11 outings at an average of 24. His consistency speaks for itself. He has been a household name in the county championship and has played for various teams, displaying what wonders he can do when he is on song.
If we reflect on the overall County Championship record of Mohammad Abbas, he is probably one of the best overseas players in the history of the event. Representing Nottinghamshire and Hampshire, Abbas has amassed 171 wickets in 41 Division One games of the county championship over the years. At 20.49, his average is exceptional, and he has also taken 5 five five-wicket hauls.
Abbas last played for Pakistan in January 2025 against South Africa at Cape Town. He was the joint highest wicket taker of the series with 10 wickets in 4 innings, averaging 24.60. At 36 years of age, Mohammad Abbas still makes the ball do the talking. He still remains dangerous, particularly in pace-friendly conditions.
