Pakistani pacer Mohammad Abbas addressed key issues surrounding his bowling speed, the fitness of emerging fast bowlers, and the current state of Test cricket.
Abbas, known for his precision rather than sheer pace, clarified misconceptions about his bowling speed. “My best performances in Test cricket have never been about high speed. I usually bowl around 130 km/h, and my success comes from skill and technique rather than velocity,” he explained.
Abbas also offered advice to younger fast bowlers like Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, and Khurram Shahzad, emphasizing the importance of fitness and biomechanics.
“Naseem and Khurram have faced injuries, and Shaheen has his challenges. We all need to focus on fitness and biomechanics at the National Cricket Academy,” he advised.
Reflecting on Test cricket, Mohammad Abbas stressed the importance of four-day matches to maintain form. “Since January, our bowlers have played a few four-day matches, mostly focusing on white-ball cricket.
To improve in Tests, we need to respect and play more domestic four-day cricket,” he urged. Discussing Pakistan’s recent Test series against Bangladesh, Abbas expressed disappointment over missed opportunities.
“We had them at 26 for 6, but let them recover to 250. We needed more discipline and maiden overs to prevent a comeback,” he noted.
Abbas concluded by expressing gratitude to his fans and reaffirming his commitment to representing Pakistan. “I am grateful to those who remember me. I am working hard and am available for my country whenever needed,” he stated.