Glamorgan have signed Pakistan seam bowler Mir Hamza for the start of the 2024 season.
The 31-year-old left-armer has played five Tests for Pakistan and impressed for Karachi Kings in this year’s Pakistan Super League T20 competition.
Hamza claimed his best Test bowling figures of 4-32 in the Boxing Day Test against Australia in 2023.
He already has experience of playing in the County Championship, having represented Sussex in 2019.
Glamorgan have been keen to add to their seam-bowling options since Australia’s Michael Neser left to join Hampshire.
Hamza will be available for Glamorgan’s first seven fixtures of the season in County Championship Division Two.
He has taken 434 wickets in first-class cricket at an average of just over 22, and has a similarly strong record in T20 cricket, averaging 29 with best figures of 4-9.
“I am thrilled to be joining Glamorgan for the County Championship this summer,” said Hamza.
“It will be exciting to work with Grant [Bradburn, new Glamorgan head coach] again after working with him with Pakistan, and I can’t wait to join up with the squad, get to training and help this great club push for a positive start to the season.
“I have heard many great things about Cardiff from my team-mates who played there last summer and look forward to meeting all of the supporters.”
Bradburn said: “As coach, I am excited for our group to add such an experienced performer in Mir Hamza.
“Having worked with Mir previously in Pakistan, I have full confidence that Mir will add huge value to our team both on and off the field.”
Director of cricket Mark Wallace, said: “It’s excellent news that Mir has agreed to join us at the start of the season.
“He’s an international bowler with a fine record and previous experience in county cricket. We’re looking forward to welcoming him to Cardiff.”
