Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has embarked on a fresh chapter in his cricketing career after joining Notts Outlaws for the remainder of the T20 Blast 2026 as a domestic player following the acquisition of British citizenship. The former Pakistan left-arm pacer, once regarded as one of the most talented fast bowlers of his generation, will no longer occupy an overseas slot in county cricket, a development that could significantly extend his opportunities in the English domestic circuit.
Nottinghamshire confirmed Amir’s signing on Thursday, with the 34-year-old available for the remainder of the Blast campaign, including the knockout stages should the Outlaws qualify. The county side currently sits near the top of the North Group and hopes Amir’s vast experience will strengthen its 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 that Notts may play,” said the club.
Amir’s career has been one of the most dramatic in modern cricket. He burst onto the international scene as a teenage prodigy and played a key role in Pakistan’s triumphs at the 2009 T20 World Cup and the 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 previously represented Essex, Gloucestershire and Derbyshire and was part of Essex’s T20 Blast-winning side in 2019. He also featured for Oval Invincibles during their title-winning campaign in The Hundred in 2024.
“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,” said Amir after joining the Outlaws.
“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.
AMIR REUNITES WITH 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 prove invaluable during the business end of the tournament.
“This is not the first time I’ve been lucky enough to work with Mo, as our paths crossed in the PSL, when I coached Karachi Kings. Unfortunately, then he picked up an injury, which cut his tournament short, so I’m hoping for better luck this time!” Moores said.
Last month, Amir acquired British citizenship. The left-arm fast bowler, who retired from international cricket for a second time after the 2024 T20 World Cup, had previously revealed that he was in the process of obtaining a UK passport through his wife, Narjis Khan, a British citizen.
With the process now complete, Amir became eligible to play as a domestic player in English cricket and could also benefit from greater opportunities across franchise leagues. Having represented Pakistan in 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 62 T20Is, Amir remains one of the most recognisable and sought-after fast bowlers on the global T20 circuit.
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