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NOTTINGHAM: Veteran Pacer Mohammad Abbas on Tuesday etched his name into the history books, becoming only the fifth Pakistan pacer to take 800 first-class wickets.
Abbas, who is the fifth pacer from Pakistan after Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Sarfaraz Nawaz, achieved the milestone during the 55th fixture of the County Championship Division One.
Mohammad Abbas, representing Nottinghamshire, achieved the feat in his 198th first-class match.
While representing Nottinghamshire against Somerset, Mohammad Abbas scalped three wickets in the first innings of the four-day game. He removed the opening three batters of the opposing team, joining an elusive list.
The 35-year-old has been in impressive form with the ball, taking 25 wickets in seven matches so far at an average of 22.04.
Most First-Class Wickets By Pakistan Pacers
Imran Khan 1287 wickets in 382 matches
Wasim Akram 1042 wickets in 257 matches
Sarfaraz Nawaz 956 wickets in 299 matches
Waqar Younis 800 wickets in 228 matches
Mohammad Abbas* 800 wickets in 198 matches
The right-arm pacer has represented Pakistan in 27 Tests from 2017 to 2025, taking 100 wickets at a brilliant average of 23.18.
Mohammad Abbas returned to the Pakistan Test squad in the series against South Africa earlier this year after a four-year absence.
He was recalled on the back of an outstanding Quaid-e-Azam Trophy campaign, during which he claimed 31 wickets in five matches.
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