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Mohammad Abbas bags unique milestone

ARY News · May 16, 2026, 1:58 PM

Key takeaways

  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize Veteran pacer Mohammad Abbas bagged a unique milestone on Saturday against Bangladesh in the ongoing second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
  • The 36-year-old completed 100 Test wickets away from home, when he got the wicket of captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, caught behind.
  • The dismissal marked his third in the ongoing fixture, as he had also removed both Bangladeshi openers Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Tanzid Hasan, and helped him breach the 100-wicket barrier in away Tests.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Veteran pacer Mohammad Abbas bagged a unique milestone on Saturday against Bangladesh in the ongoing second Test at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

The 36-year-old completed 100 Test wickets away from home, when he got the wicket of captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, caught behind.

The dismissal marked his third in the ongoing fixture, as he had also removed both Bangladeshi openers Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Tanzid Hasan, and helped him breach the 100-wicket barrier in away Tests.

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