Historic Moment in County Championship 2025: Ishaan Kishan and Mohammad Abbas Collaborate for Wicket
A Unique Moment at Trent Bridge
On Monday, a remarkable event unfolded at Trent Bridge in Nottingham during the County Championship 2025 match between Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire. Indian cricketer Ishaan Kishan teamed up with Pakistani bowler Mohammad Abbas to secure a stunning wicket. This clip gained significant attention online, especially following the military tensions between India and Pakistan that arose just months after a severe terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.
Abbas Joins Nottinghamshire
After a lengthy stint with Hampshire, Abbas moved to Nottinghamshire for the 2025 season, confirming that he would share a dressing room with Kishan, who is eager to reclaim his spot in the national team across all formats.
Viral Video Highlights Key Moment
A video that went viral on social media showcased Abbas and Kishan dismissing Yorkshire opener Adam Lyth for a golden duck, marking a fantastic start for Nottinghamshire as they defended their first innings total of 487 runs. Abbas bowled Lyth with a delivery that angled towards the off-stump but rose sharply, leading to an edge that Kishan expertly caught behind the stumps.
Nottinghamshire's Strong Performance
In their first innings, the host team scored 487 runs, with Kishan contributing a solid 87 runs off 98 balls, sending a message to the BCCI selection committee. Other notable contributions included captain Haseeb Hameed (52), Ben Slater (96), Liam Patterson-White (87), and Dillon Pennington (61).
Significance of the Moment
This collaboration between an Indian and a Pakistani player in county cricket is a rare occurrence, having only happened six times in history. The first instance was in the 1970s when Bishan Singh Bedi played alongside Mushtaq Mohammad and Sarfaraz Nawaz for Northamptonshire. Other notable instances occurred in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with players like Zaheer Khan and Azhar Mahmood, Harbhajan Singh, and Anil Kumble sharing the field with their Pakistani counterparts. Most recently, in 2022, Cheteshwar Pujara and Mohammad Rizwan were part of the Sussex team.