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Sports · Baseball · published 2026-08-28 · via The Athletic

Abbas's early strikes at Lord's underline his enduring value for Pakistan

Mohammad Abbas took three wickets in the first hour at Lord's, dismissing England's top order. The 36-year-old has a Test bowling average of 22.56, demonstrating that control and seam movement can be as effective as raw pace. His performance helped Pakistan recover from a heavy defeat in the first Test.

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