[EXCLUSIVE] “Spin-friendly pitches will harm Pakistan’s fast bowlers": Mohammad Abbas

[Ball Blazer]

In our latest exclusive interview, Mohammad Abbas, Pakistan’s seasoned Test pace legend with 784 first-class wickets and a stellar county cricket career, opens up about Pakistan cricket’s pressing issues, his journey, and the road ahead. Fresh off a five-wicket haul for Nottinghamshire and a national team recall, Abbas shares candid insights on nurturing fast bowlers, the pitfalls of spin-friendly pitches, and the importance of stability in Pakistan cricket. Key topics include:

• Why spin-friendly pitches threaten Pakistan’s fast-bowling legacy?
• “Why do more work when you can earn more?” – The T20 vs first-class cricket dilemma
• How county cricket’s high standards sharpen skills for international cricket?
• Addressing criticism: “Do a little homework first!”
• The alarming decline of fast bowlers’ interest in 4-day cricket.
• Stability in management: Why 3-5 years of continuity is crucial?
• “My first priority is my country, Pakistan” – Abbas’ unwavering commitment

Don’t miss this unfiltered conversation as Mohammad Abbas dissects Pakistan’s cricketing challenges and shares solutions to revive its fast-bowling dominance. Watch the full interview with Saj here:

 

[cricfan432]

Not in domestics, we'll have green tops in domestics. I think this is the only way to defeat SENA, anyways whenever we try producing seam pitches we end up producing flat ones playing into hands of opposition

 

[The Bald Eagle]

I think our fast bowlers won't be able to win any Test by themselves so until then we would have no choice but to carry on with spin pitches. Instead it is a great opportunity for fast bowlers to adapt in a hostile environment for them

 

[Cricket Warrior]

One of the best red ball bowlers Pakistan has ever produced but unfortunately PCB didnt utilize him well

https://twitter.com/x/status/1924867123752362383

 

[sweep_shot]

Pakistan should have a variety of pitches. Some should be flat. Some should be spin-friendly. Some should be pace-friendly.

Karachi, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, Lahore - have 5 different pitches for these 5 grounds (if possible).

 

[cricketAXEpert]

One of the best red ball bowlers Pakistan has ever produced but unfortunately PCB didnt utilize him well

https://twitter.com/x/status/1924867123752362383

Should have been a regular, should have been our main test pacer. But the test squad is being run with no vision (heck PCB forgot to schedule any tests this year). Test captain (Shan Masood) is someone who doesn't even qualify as a player (pathetic test batting average). Due to lack of test matches and any long term planning, Pakistan in Test cricket has sunk to it's lowest ever. Currently at the bottom.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Abbas should play each test match now... He is close to retirement and should be utilized to his full potential. No need to rest him for home games by making a 100-degree rank turners. Even if it is a spin track, abbas should play.