Mohd. Abbas Received ICC Test Cap And Here Is Why He Deserved It

Mohd. Abbas received ICC Test Cap or ICC Test Team of the Year 2018 cap yesterday and here is a look at why he thoroughly deserved it.

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Provided Breakthroughs Even On Dead Wickets

Abbas to his credit provided breakthroughs even on dead wickets of UAE to the men in green during the calendar year 2018. Hence, there is no way you ignore a bowler in the ICC Test Team who has managed such a remarkable performance.

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Performed Against Top Sides

Abbas had been phenomenal throughout the previous year during which Pakistan played against top sides like England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

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Showed His Ability To Lead An Attack

Even in absence of Yasir Shah who missed out on important games owing to an injury and Mohd. Amir who had to be dropped later in the year owing to poor form; Abbas displayed this unique ability to absorb pressure while leading a visibly inexperienced bowling attack and thus, he most definitely deserved the feat that he is managed unlike any other cricketer who represented Pakistan during the year 2018.