Shaun Pollock: “Mohammad Abbas has bowled the entire session from one end. Oh man, this is unbelievable! This requires great fitness and skills. Amazing”
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Iconic South Africa speedster Shaun Pollock was very impressed with Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Abbas’ fitness in the 1st Test against the Proteas in Centurion.
Pollock noted that Abbas “bowled the entire session from one end”, which is no easy feat to do, especially for a fast bowler.
The 34-year-old was making his Test comeback in the match and put on a show as he took seven wickets, including a career-best 6-54 in the 2nd innings.
Even though Pakistan ended up losing the match by two wickets, Pollock appreciated the effort shown by Abbas.
“Mohammad Abbas has bowled the entire session from one end. Oh man, this is unbelievable! This requires great fitness and skills. Amazing,” he was quoted as saying by Khel Shel on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Abbas ended the two-Test series with 10 wickets at an average of 24.60.
Despite his brilliant bowling performance, Pakistan were beaten 2-0.
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