Pakistan pacer Mohammad Ali joins Nottinghamshire on a short-term deal

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Ali will play for Nottinghamshire across multiple formats in the Rothesay County Championship and the Metro Bank One Day Cup during the last two months of the 2026 English domestic season. Ali, who has played eight international games, including four Test matches, will join the side at the start of August this year.

"I have always wanted to play county cricket and get experience of English conditions, so I am excited to have that chance," Ali said. "Trent Bridge is a really famous ground around the world, so I am really looking forward to playing there and helping Nottinghamshire achieve success. Being able to play red-ball and white-ball cricket is exciting, and I am looking forward to helping the team at an important time in the season."

Ali will be coached by Paul Franks once again

The 33-year-old bowler has rubbed shoulders with Notts assistant coach Paul Franks during the latter’s time in Pakistan’s domestic competitions in the 2022-23 season. Franks was coaching Central Punjab, whom Ali represented that season. Talking about his county club’s newest signing, Franks was full of praise for the right-armer.

“It was Mohammad's character and personality that really hit home for me when I coached him in Pakistan. That's what's kept him on our radar ever since, and I've maintained a really strong relationship with him from a distance.

"We speak regularly, and we've explored other opportunities to bring him to the club in the past, but this one felt like it was at a really good time for him and for us. He's a real pleasure to coach."

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