Nottinghamshire retain interest in Mohammad Abbas after cancelling overseas deal

Abbas will be representing Pakistan in a behind-closed-doors series against England in August, and with the county season not set to start until August 1 at the earliest the decision has been made to rip up the agreement

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Nottinghamshire are hopeful of re-signing Mohammad Abbas in the future after his 2020 contract at Trent Bridge was cancelled by mutual consent.

Abbas will be representing Pakistan in a behind-closed-doors series against England in August, and with the county season not set to start until August 1 at the earliest the decision has been made to rip up the agreement.

The county retain interest in the seamer's services, however.

"We hope circumstances will allow Mohammad to play some Test cricket in England this summer for Pakistan, and we’ll certainly be watching with interest," director of cricket Mick Newell said.

"His ability, nous and experience have made him a threatening proposition in English conditions, and whilst it's impossible for him to link up with us this year, we're certainly not closing the door on welcoming him to Trent Bridge in the future."

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