Pakistan’s 2017 Champions Trophy star to play T20 in England as ‘home player’

Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir, second from left, celebrates with teammates after being sent off (file photo) Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has started a new phase of his career after joining Notts Outlaws for the rest of the T20 Blast 2026 season as a domestic player after acquiring British citizenship.Amir recently received a British passport through his wife Narjis Khan’s British citizenship. As a result, he will no longer count as an overseas player in county cricket, giving Nottinghamshire more flexibility in squad selection and opening up more opportunities for Amir in England domestic cricket.Nottinghamshire, currently second in the North Group after six games, expect Amir to be available for Friday’s T20 Blast match against Kent as the team look to step up their push for the knockout stages.Although Amir has previously represented Derbyshire, Gloucestershire and Essex, this will be his first stint with the county as a local player. His domestic status means Notts can field their two overseas players – South African all-rounder George Linde and Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Ali – alongside him.After joining the club, Amir said: “I’m really excited to be joining Notts. I’ve heard a lot of good things about the club and I’m looking forward to it. I have lots and lots of memories at Trent Bridge and I know that T20 is all about entertaining people, so I’m going to try my best to do well for this team, to play well for this team and to keep them happy for the last three games. I’ll keep the momentum going throughout the tournament.”Nottinghamshire also confirmed Amir’s status in an official statement, saying that “as a British passport holder, Amir will not be counted as an overseas player for the duration of his stay at Trent Bridge, which includes any potential knock-out matches Notts may play.”Amir last represented Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in 2024. During his international career, he was part of the Pakistan team that won the 2009 T20 World Cup and the 2017 Champions Trophy.In T20 cricket, Amir has taken 425 wickets in 364 matches at an average of 22.63 and an economy rate of 7.36.