Mohammad Amir joins Nottinghamshire as domestic T20 player

Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has joined Nottinghamshire's T20 Blast side as a domestic player after acquiring British citizenship, a significant move that bolsters the county's title ambitions. The 34-year-old left-arm pacer signed with the Notts Outlaws for the remainder of the 2026 season, with the club confirming the deal on Thursday, June 25.

Amir's new status as a British passport holder, obtained through his wife's UK citizenship, means he will not occupy an overseas player slot. This provides Nottinghamshire with greater squad flexibility, allowing them to field Amir alongside their two overseas professionals, George Linde and Mohammad Ali, without breaching competition regulations. The Outlaws, currently second in the North Group after six matches, are hoping his experience will strengthen their push for the knockout stages.

The player expressed his enthusiasm about the move, stating he was excited to join the club and looked forward to playing at Trent Bridge again. He said T20 cricket is about entertaining people and that he would try his best to perform well for the team and make the crowd happy. Nottinghamshire head coach Peter Moores, who previously...