Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has officially joined Trent Rockets for “the 2026 edition of The Hundred”, strengthening the franchise’s bowling attack ahead of the tournament, which is scheduled to take place from 21 July to 16 August.
The franchise announced the signing on its official social media channels, confirming that Amir will replace David Payne, who has been ruled out of the tournament through injury.
“Fast bowler Mohammad Amir will replace David Payne, who continues his recovery from an ankle injury. We wish David all the best in his recovery,” the franchise wrote.
The left-arm seamer also expressed his delight after completing the move, sharing a brief message on his social media platform X.
“Happy to be part of Trent Rockets,” Amir posted.
Happy to be part of trent rockets 🚀 🙌 😎. pic.twitter.com/jW6OrfirVc
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) July 10, 2026
The 33-year-old played 36 Test matches, 61 One-Day Internationals (ODIs), and 62 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) for Pakistan during his international career. Last month, he became a British citizen after receiving a U.K. passport.
He has played in three seasons of The Hundred, representing London Spirit and Oval Invincibles, and has taken six wickets in eight matches.
Meanwhile, Pakistan spinners Abrar Ahmed and Usman Tariq were picked by their respective teams during the men’s auction for The Hundred 2026, which was held at Piccadilly Lights.
Birmingham Phoenix signed Tariq for £140,000 (about PKR 53.2 million), making him the first Pakistani player selected in the auction after Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, and Saim Ayub went unsold in their respective rounds.
Sunrisers Leeds, the IPL-backed franchise formerly known as Northern Superchargers, signed Abrar Ahmed for £190,000 (about PKR 71.2 million).
The 2026 season of The Hundred will begin with MI London, formerly known as Oval Invincibles, facing Sunrisers Leeds at The Oval in the tournament opener.
