Mohammad Amir joins Nottinghamshire as domestic player for T20 Blast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has signed with Nottinghamshire for the remainder of the T20 Blast 2026 season as a domestic player following his acquisition of British citizenship. This change allows Nottinghamshire greater roster flexibility as they compete for a knockout stage berth. Amir is expected to play in Friday's match against Kent. Previously, he has played for Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, and Essex in county cricket, but this marks his first stint as a local player. Amir expressed enthusiasm for joining Notts and contributing to the team’s success in the tournament.
- •Amir recently received British citizenship, allowing him to play as a domestic player.
- •Nottinghamshire is currently second in the North Group after six matches.
- •Amir is expected to participate in Friday's match against Kent.
- •He previously played for Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, and Essex.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Pakistan's 2017 Champions Trophy star to play in England's T20 blast as 'domestic player'
"Nottinghamshire, currently second in the North Group after six matches, expects Amir to be available for Friday's T20 Blast fixture against Kent as the team looks to strengthen its push for the knockout stages.
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