Gloucestershire, an English county team, has recruited former Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir for the remainder of the T20 Blast campaign.
Amir has been signed as a replacement for Naseem Shah, a fellow countryman. Shah, who represents the county, has stated that he will be unavailable owing to obligations at home.
The 30-year-old left-arm fast bowler will be eligible for selection for the county’s final T20 Vitality Blast matches, according to a statement from Gloucestershire County. “The club is awaiting clearance from the Pakistan Cricket Board to allow Mohammad Amir to play,” the statement read.
Steve Snell, Gloucestershire Cricket’s Performance Director, said the team is thrilled to have Amir back and hopes that his experience will help the county in their T20 blast campaign.
Steve Snell, Gloucestershire Cricket Performance Director, said the team is happy to have Amir back and hopes that his expertise will help the county in the T20 blast campaign.
“He’s a seasoned international performer, and having his expertise on hand for the rest of the blast will be helpful.” He’s spent a lot of time with us this season and is very familiar with the surroundings, so having him join us now will be extremely beneficial as we prepare for the second part of the T20 Blast,” Snell said.
After Naseem Shah was injured, Gloucestershire signed Amir as a cover player for three first-class matches. He was only allowed to play two games. This will be Amir’s first appearance in the T20 tournament since 2019, when he played for Essex.
Last year, Amir made his last T20 appearance in the Sri Lanka Premier League, when his team, Galle Gladiators, reached the final. Due to injury, he was unable to participate in this year’s Pakistan Super League.
