Mohammad Ali signs Notts deal for crucial 2026 season finish

Mohammad Ali is set for a taste of English domestic cricket at its most intense, signing a short-term multi-format deal with Nottinghamshire for the business end of the 2026 season.

Pakistani seamer targets English experience at Trent Bridge

The 33-year-old right-arm seamer will arrive at the start of August and be available for both the Rothesay County Championship and the Metro Bank One Day Cup. For Notts, it is a smart late-season reinforcement; for Ali, it is a long-awaited chance to test himself in seaming English conditions from the iconic Trent Bridge base.

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Ali comes in with a strong body of work behind him: 340 career wickets, eight of them for Pakistan across formats. His most recent international outing was his ODI debut in New Zealand last March, adding to a resume that already includes four Tests and three T20Is.

For county followers, this is the classic late-window signing – a seasoned international who can bowl long spells with the red ball and still be effective at the death in the 50-over game. For Ali, it is also an audition of sorts, an opportunity to show he can adapt quickly to the Duke ball, packed schedules and varied pitches.

"I have always wanted to play county cricket and get experience of English conditions, so I am excited to have that chance." — Mohammad Ali

With Notts often in the mix for titles across formats, Ali’s stint could easily feature pressure games and tight finishes. Perform well there, and his name will stay firmly in the conversation whenever Pakistan look for reliable, hit-the-deck seam options.