Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir is set to join Nottinghamshire Outlaws as a local player for the remainder of the T20 Blast 2026.
Nottinghamshire confirmed the signing in a detailed press release statement.
“Left-arm quick Amir, 34, has claimed 425 career Twenty20 wickets at an average of just 22.63 and an overall economy rate of 7.36 per over, with a best return of 6/17,” the statement read
“He is a two-time international trophy winner, having lifted the 2009 ICC T20 World Cup and the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy with Pakistan, both of which were hosted in England.”
Amir represented Pakistan in 159 international matches and picked up 271 wickets before calling it a day in 2024. Last month, he became a British Citizen after obtaining a UK passport.
He has been picked up as a replacement player for Afghanistan’s AM Ghazanfar, who has withdrawn from the tournament to manage his workload.
Following the announcement, Amir said he was looking forward to joining Notts and was eager to contribute.
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“I’m really excited to have joined Notts. I’ve heard lots of good things about this club, and I’m looking forward to it,” the press release statement quoted Amir.
“I have lots and lots of memories at Trent Bridge, and I know that T20 is all about entertaining the people, so I’ll be trying my best to do well for this team and make this crowd happy,” he added.
The 34-year-old said that the team had played the last three games really well and that he would try to help carry that momentum forward.
“The team have played the last three games really well, and I’ll be trying to help carry that momentum forward throughout the tournament.”
Outlaws have won three out of six games and are currently in second place in the North Group. Mohammad Amir will be in line to play their next game on Friday against the Kent Spitfires.
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