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India, Pakistan Reunite In County As Ishan Kishan And Mohammad Abbas Get Picked In Same XI

Aashay Chopade

Ishan Kishan and Mohammad Abbas (Source:@ishankishan51 and @TOKSports021/X.com)Ishan Kishan and Mohammad Abbas (Source:@ishankishan51 and @TOKSports021/X.com)

Ishan Kishan has signed a short-term deal with Nottinghamshire for the two games of the County Championship 2025 and is currently playing his first match against Yorkshire. It is his debut in County cricket and with international comeback in mind, he would be looking to deliver a strong performance.

The Indian wicketkeeper batter is one of the two overseas players in the Nottinghamshire XI, and the second one is Pakistan's pacer Mohammad Abbas. Thus, it is a rare occasion when cricketers from India and Pakistan are playing for the same team, and all eyes are on how they cherish each other's presence on the field.

India-Pakistan Tussle Adds More Spice To Ishan-Abbas Union In Nottinghamshire

Mohammad Abbas has been a regular feature for Nottinghamshire over the years and has also played six matches this season, where he has picked 16 wickets. Also, the camaraderie between a wicketkeeper and a bowler is crucial to the success of any team, and thus, Ishan Kishan's addition has added spice to the County fixture.

In the past, Cheteshwar Pujara and Mohammad Rizwan have played together for Sussex in the County Championship. However, things have been hostile between the two neighbours in recent times, and thus, every single interaction between the two players is likely to be closely monitored.

However, on the field, it is all about cricket, and both Ishan and Mohammad Abbas are quality cricketers, who would be important assets for Nottinghamshire against Yorkshire. They are at the top of the table currently and would be looking to continue their domination, while Yorkshire have won just one match out of the seven played so far.

Interestingly, an India-Pakistan pair is also scheduled to play for Yorkshire in July. Ruturaj Gaikwad will join the squad ahead of Yorkshire's game against Sussex in July, while Abdullah Shafique is also slated to ply his trade for the same team.