This collage reveals Nottinghamshire CCC head coach Peter Moores (left) and Pakistan’s Mohammad Abbas. — reporter
NOTTINGHAM: Nottinghamshire CCC head coach Peter Moores has expressed his pleasure over the signing of skilled Pakistani quick bowler Mohammad Abbas for this 12 months’s county championship, calling him a participant who “brings consistency, control, and a deep love for the game”.
“Mohammad Abbas is a very good new-ball bowler who creates a lot of pressure and gives you control in the game. That’s the role he knows really well, and I’m looking forward to getting him going,”
Abbas, 34, will play for Nottinghamshire in six county championship matches in division one. He’s set to affix Notts in Might as a part of their purple ball squad for 3 championship video games and can return to Trent Bridge once more in September for 3 extra matches on the closing stage of the championship.
He mentioned the membership had been monitoring Abbas for a number of years, even coming near signing him earlier. “Mo has got lots of qualities, and I think we’ve watched him in county cricket over several years now. He’s always bowled well against us,” Moores mentioned. “It’s actually funny – we identified him a few years ago and nearly signed him, but it didn’t come off. So for Abbas to finally get to Trent Bridge and play for us is exciting.”
Abbas, identified for his capacity to swing the ball each methods and keep tight traces, is seen as a direct alternative for Aussie pacer Fergus O’Neill, who is ready to depart after Nottinghamshire’s fourth recreation of the season.
Abbas has represented Pakistan in 27 take a look at matches claiming precisely 100 wickets. In December 2024 he was recalled to the nationwide duties for the tour of South Africa after a niche of three years. Within the two-match sequence, he grabbed 10 wickets together with 6/54 within the first take a look at.
Past his on-field contributions, Moores emphasised Abbas’s expertise and character as key belongings. “Anybody with that sort of international experience offers a lot. Every time I’ve spoken to him, he’s shown he’s a real student of the game and he loves it. Players like him not only have great experience, but they’re often happy to share that knowledge with others — and that’s something we’re definitely looking forward to.”
Abbas, who final performed a Check for Pakistan in March, is presently making ready for his stint with Nottinghamshire and is anticipated to affix the squad within the first week of Might.
“He’s already training, doing his stuff, and getting ready,” mentioned Moores. “He’ll have about a week or so with us before he gets going. Interestingly, his first game will be against his old county, Hampshire — so that’ll be a tasty one.”
When requested in regards to the long-term prospects, Moores remained open. “There’s always potential. You try to build relationships with good players who can return and become part of the club. It’s not just about individual talent, but about creating strong team spirit — and Mo ticks all those boxes.”
Earlier, Abbas signed for Nottinghamshire CCC for the 2020 season however as a result of COVID pandemic was unable to play for them and following 12 months with the COVID journey restrictions eased he was snapped by Hampshire CCC the place he stayed for the next 4 seasons.
