Saturday, November 18, 2023

Abbas highlights concerns over fast bowlers' fitness

Abbas highlights concerns over fast bowlers' fitness

Correspondent 

LAHORE: Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas has expressed concern over the fitness of the country's pace bowlers, emphasizing the need for them to play longer format matches regularly.

Abbas believes that unless fast bowlers participate in domestic first-class games, their bodies won't be adequately prepared for the challenges of Test cricket.

The concern arises amid several injuries to pace bowlers, including Naseem Shah, Ihsanullah, and Mohammad Hasnain. Abbas suggests that focusing primarily on limited-overs cricket without exposure to longer formats may contribute to ongoing fitness issues among the fast bowlers.

Pakistan recently competed in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, where they had a mixed performance, winning some matches but failing to advance to the semi-finals. Abbas's comments highlight the importance of a well-rounded approach to cricket, especially for fast bowlers who need endurance for the demanding Test format.

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