Son of ex-Pakistan cricketer set to play for New Zealand against Pakistan
- 26 Mar 2025
Gulf Today Report
Muhammad Arslan Abbas, child of former Pakistani cricketer Azhar Abbas, is poised to debut for New Zealand in the Kiwis' next game versus Pakistan.
According to reports in local Pakistani media, Arslan, an elite cricketer, has been chosen for the New Zealand team for upcoming One-Day Internationals (ODI) against Pakistan due to his impressive domestic performance.
Muhammad Arslan’s father Azhar, after playing 45 first-class games, relocated to New Zealand with his family in 2004, where he pursued his cricket career, representing Auckland and Wellington.
He currently serves as the assistant coach for a local cricket club Firebirds.
Arslan, a versatile middle-order batter and bowler, earned his selection in the New Zealand squad due to impressive domestic performances.
New Zealand's team will be without key players such as Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, and Glenn Phillips because of their responsibilities in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in India.
In the absence of these senior players, new talent will get the chance to excel in the one-day series versus Pakistan.