Muhammad Abbas (New Zealand cricketer)

Muhammad Abbas (born 29 November 2003) is a Pakistani-born New Zealand cricketer who plays for Wellington.

Muhammad Abbas
Personal information
Full name
Muhammad Arslan Abbas
Born (2003-11-29) 29 November 2003 (age 20)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
BattingRight-handed
BowlingLeft-arm medium-fast
RoleAll-rounder
RelationsAzhar Abbas (father)
Domestic team information
YearsTeam
2022/23–presentWellington (squad no. 4)
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20
Matches 10 5 10
Runs scored 714 114 206
Batting average 39.66 22.80 22.88
100s/50s 1/5 0/1 0/1
Top score 130 65 72
Balls bowled 246 12 6
Wickets 4 0 0
Bowling average 43.25
5 wickets in innings 0
10 wickets in match 0
Best bowling 2/14
Catches/stumpings 1/– 1/– 3/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 24 February 2024

Biography

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Born in Lahore, Pakistan, Abbas moved to New Zealand as a young child when his father, Azhar Abbas, joined Karori Cricket Club in Wellington.[1] He started playing cricket at a young age and scored his first century at the age of 11.[1][2]

Abbas attended King's College, Auckland, where he played for the first XI for four years under the coaching of former New Zealand spinner Dipak Patel.[1][2] He focused more on his bowling growing up, learning from his father.[1]

In 2018 season, Abbas scored seven centuries.[3]

In December 2022, the Abbas family settled in Wellington, and he joined his father's former club, Karori.[1]

On 25 February 2023, Abbas made his first-class cricket debut for Wellington against Otago.[4] In July 2023, he was awarded a contract with Wellington.[5] In August 2023, Abbas was selected to play for New Zealand A in a series against Australia A.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "All-rounder Muhammad Abbas turns heads for Wellington at under-19 nationals". Stuff.
  2. ^ a b "Is this teen NZ cricket's next big thing?". New Zealand Herald. 4 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Cricket's rising star - Sport News". 4 April 2024.
  4. ^ "OTAGO vs WELL, Plunket Shield 2022/23, 15th match at Dunedin, February 25 - 28, 2023 - Full Scorecard". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Four New Players Awarded Firebirds Contracts | Blaze & Firebirds". www.blazefirebirds.co.nz. 4 July 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Ashok & Foxcroft included in strong NZ A squad to tour Australia". New Zealand Cricket. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
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