Pakistan’s experienced Test bowler, Mohammad Abbas, has re-signed with Hampshire for the ongoing County Championship. Abbas was part of the Hampshire squad earlier in the season but was only available for a few matches due to his international commitments.
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Abbas played seven matches for Hampshire during his earlier stint with the team. He picked up 27 wickets at an average of 15.96. His best figures came against Middlesex as he picked six wickets for 11 runs, including a hat-trick in the match.
The right-arm seamer continued his fine county form in the recently concluded Test series against West Indies. He picked up six wickets at an average of 26.00, helping Pakistan secure a 1-1 draw in the two-match Test series.
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The 31-year old will be available for Hampshire for three out of the four remaining matches in the County Championship. Abbas will spend the required time in quarantine upon his arrival to the country, and as a result, will miss Hampshire’s next match against Yorkshire. He will be available for selection for Hampshire’s match against Warwickshire, scheduled to begin on Sunday.
Hampshire currently sit on top of division one table and are looking to win their first County Championship title since 1973. The team that finishes at the top of the table will claim the County Championship crown, while the top two teams in the division will face off against each other in the final of the Bob Willis Trophy, set to be played in September at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
