LONDON (Kashmir English): Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been signed for The Hundred League.
Mohammad Amir has signed a contract with Trent Rockets for The Hundred League 2026, where he has been included in the squad in place of Australian fast bowler David Paine.
After receiving a British passport, Mohammad Amir will play in The Hundred as a domestic player and not an overseas player.
Fast bowler Mohammad Amir also expressed joy at joining Trent Rockets by issuing a short message on the social media platform X.
Fatima Sana becomes first Pakistani woman cricketer to play in The Hundred
Earlier, Pakistan women’s cricket team captain Fatima Sana became the first Pakistani women’s cricketer to be signed in The Hundred by the Birmingham Phoenix.
As per details, Birmingham Phoenix have included Fatima Sana in their team in the wild card draft held on Thursday after she was overlooked in the original tournament auction in March.
The all-rounder was drafted in the fourth overseas squad spot that became available after Australian player Lucy Hamilton withdrew after receiving a central contract from Australia.
Fatima Sana is the third Pakistani cricketer to be signed to The Hundred this year. Usman Tariq has signed with Birmingham Phoenix, while spinner Abrar Ahmed was signed by Sunrisers Leeds for £190,000 in the March auction.
The Hundred, which starts in England on July 21, had been embroiled in controversy after reports that Indian investment into the competition would lead to a silent ban on Pakistan players being selected.
It should be noted that the current season of The Hundred will be the first edition of the tournament in which private investors will have partial or full ownership of various franchises.
