Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas in action (Photo by Ryan Lim)
Abu Dhabi - Abbas' 10 wickets in the second Test helped Pakistan register a 373-run win over Australia and clinch the series 1-0
Published: Fri 19 Oct 2018, 10:08 PM
Updated: Sat 20 Oct 2018, 12:17 AM
On spin friendly wickets in the UAE, Australia were stunned by Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas' relentless accuracy and his ability to get reverse swing.
Abbas' 10 wickets in the second Test helped Pakistan register a 373-run win over Australia and clinch the series 1-0.
Like his idol Glenn McGrath, Abbas bowled consistent line and length to disturb batsmen on slow wickets.
The 28-year-old bowler mostly targeted the stumps with a nagging line that unsettled batsmen.
And Abbas said the rich haul was the result of execution of plans.
"We work as a team. Before every match day, we have meeting with bowling coach Azhar Mahmood. He gives a plan elaborating on the strengths and weakness of the batsman. I always try to bowl accordingly, adapting to the conditions. If I am not getting wickets, I try to plug the flow of runs," he said.
And once the team meeting is over, Abbas is back in his room analysing videos of batsmen and studying their weaknesses.
"I watch videos to familiarise with the batsman's playing pattern. I observe and try to identify the weak area. Then I look at ways to trouble the batsman and set him up to get his wicket," he said.
On Friday, Abbas was named player of the match and player of the series. He was the player of the series during tour of England too.
"I was eager to repeat my performances from England series. I am very happy. I am working hard to continue this form," Abbas said.
ashwani@khaleejtimes.com
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