Abbas reveals Pakistan’s day four strategy in Rawalpindi test

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Abbas has said the team will make a strong effort to take early wickets in the first session of the fourth day of the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi.

Speaking at a press conference after the conclusion of the third day’s play, Abbas acknowledged that Sri Lanka’s experienced batters had performed well and put up a strong batting display.

He said both sides were competing hard for victory describing the contest as a typical challenge of Test cricket.

Abbas also praised the Rawalpindi pitch saying it had offered support to both batters and bowlers. He added that Pakistan’s players were trying to deliver their best performance in the ongoing match.

Discussing the development of young fast bowlers the experienced pacer said the selection committee wanted to give emerging players opportunities at the international level.

He noted that younger bowlers were working to improve their skills and that he regularly shared his experience with them during practice sessions.

Abbas also appealed to cricket fans in Rawalpindi to come to the stadium and support the national team.

At the end of the third day, Sri Lanka had reached 404 for four wickets putting Pakistan’s bowling attack under pressure ahead of the next day’s play.