Mohammad Amir to play last red-ball game of his career for Essex after extending stay at Chelmsford

Amir will also be available for Essex Eagles in their upcoming T20 Blast South Group matches against Sussex Sharks, Hampshire, Kent Spitfires and Surrey

Mohammad Amir has extended his stay with Essex.

The Pakistani seamer will play the final game of his red-ball career for the county after agreeing to feature in the County Championship clash with Kent, which is due to start on Sunday.

He will also be available for Essex Eagles in their upcoming T20 Blast South Group matches against Sussex Sharks, Hampshire, Kent Spitfires and Surrey. 

Essex head coach Anthony McGrath: “We are really pleased that Mohammad will be playing red-ball cricket for us, especially after retiring from Test cricket with Pakistan in the past month.

“Mohammad agreed to play in this County Championship fixture before announcing his retirement from Test cricket, so we are really grateful that he has followed through on his promise given the circumstances.

“He will give us the extra dimension as a left-armer in our bowling unit and is a great replacement for Peter Siddle, who has now gone to play for Australia in the Ashes.”