Since childhood, Muhammad Abbas’s world has been full of cricket. His father, Azhar Abbas, was a fast bowler, playing 45 first-class and 22 List ‘A’ matches. Leaving an uncertain future in Pakistan, he moved to New Zealand with his family. There, he raised his son little by little. His son is now one of the most promising young cricketers in New Zealand. He also made his international debut last year, making a storm in age-based cricket, setting the record for the fastest fifty in his 26-ball fifty ODI debut. However, his thoughts are only on Test cricket.
Abbas, who came to Bangladesh last year for the New Zealand ‘A’ team, is back for the national team this time. In an interview with bdnews24.com in Chittagong, the 22-year-old all-rounder shared his story of growing up, his father’s contribution, his hopes of fulfilling his father’s unfulfilled dream, and his future plans, among many other things.