Mohammad Amir starts again as a British citizen, joins the T20 Blast as a domestic player

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has started a new chapter in his cricket career after joining Notts Outlaws for the remainder of T20 Blast 2026 as a domestic player after acquiring British citizenship. The former Pakistan left-arm pacer, once regarded as one of the most talented fast bowlers of his generation, will no longer hold an overseas post in county cricket, a development that could greatly expand his opportunities on England’s domestic circuit.

Nottinghamshire confirmed Amir’s signing on Thursday, with the 34-year-old available for the rest of the Blast campaign, including the knockout stages, should the Outlaws qualify. The county side currently sit near the top of Group North and will be hoping Amir’s vast experience will boost their title challenge.

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“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 knockout matches Notts may play,” the club said.

Amir’s career has been one of the most dramatic in modern cricket. He burst onto the international scene as a child prodigy and played a key role in Pakistan’s triumphs in the 2009 T20 World Cup and 2017 Champions Trophy. Over the years, he established himself as a sought-after T20 specialist, building an impressive record of 425 wickets in 364 T20 matches at an average of 22.63 and an economy rate of 7.36.

‘EXCITED TO JOIN NOTTS’

English conditions are hardly unfamiliar territory for Amir. He has previously represented Essex, Gloucestershire and Derbyshire and was part of the Essex team that won the T20 Blast in 2019. He also played for the Oval Invincibles during their victorious campaign in The Hundred in 2024.

“I’m really excited to join Notts. I’ve heard a lot of good things about the club and I’m looking forward to it,” said Amir after joining the Outlaws.

“I have many, many memories at Trent Bridge and I know T20 is all about entertaining people, so I will try to do well for this team and make this crowd happy,” he added.

AMIR MET PETER MOORES

Nottinghamshire head coach Peter Moores, who worked with Amir at Karachi Kings in the Pakistan Super League, praised the fast bowler’s ability to deliver both with the new ball and at the death. Moores believes Amir’s experience and temperament could be invaluable during the business end of the tournament.

“It’s not the first time I’ve been lucky enough to work with Mo, as our paths crossed in the PSL when I was coaching the Karachi Kings. Unfortunately, he then picked up an injury which cut his tournament short, so I’m hoping for better luck this time around!” Moores said.

Last month, Amir became a British citizen. The left-arm fast bowler, who has retired from international cricket for the second time after the T20 World Cup in 2024, had earlier revealed that he was getting a British passport through his wife Narjis Khan, a British citizen.

After completing the trial, Amir became eligible to play as a domestic player in England cricket and could also benefit from greater opportunities across the franchise leagues. Having represented Pakistan in 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 62 T20Is, Amir remains one of the best-known and sought-after fast bowlers on the global T20 circuit.

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sabyasachi chowdhury

Published on:

Jun 26, 2026 0:06 AM IST