The former Pakistan international will be available for the first half of the County Championship and the entirety of the T20 Blast group stage. He will join on overseas terms for the initial stint at the County Ground
Derbyshire have signed Mohammed Amir for the first half of the 2024 season.
The former Pakistan international will be available for the first half of the County Championship and the entirety of the T20 Blast group stage. There have been reports recently that Amir could look to join as a local player, but he will join on overseas terms for the initial stint at the County Ground.
Amir, who has experience of playing in England for Essex in and Gloucestershire, has an existing relationship with Derbyshire head coach Mickey Arthur through the Pakistan national team.
Mohammed Amir will join Derbyshire in 2024 [Getty Images]
Arthur said: "Mohammed is a world-renowned fast bowler and someone who I'm excited to bring to Derbyshire".
"He will lead our attack in red-ball and T20 cricket for the first half of next season and I'm so excited to see what he will produce.
"I know all about his quality, he has been a big-game player throughout his career and that's something I've seen first-hand.
Amir will spend half the season at Derby [Getty Images]
"I know the Derbyshire supporters are going to love seeing Mohammed charging in".
Amir said: "I've enjoyed my experiences of county cricket in the past and joining up with Mickey, who I've had success with internationally is something I'm looking forward to.
"The County Championship is special, and I've always enjoyed playing first-class cricket in England. I've spoken to Mickey about the quality in the squad and I want to put in the performances to help Derbyshire challenge in red-ball and white-ball cricket next summer."
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