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Gloucestershire have signed the former Pakistan International bowler Mohammad Amir on a three-match deal for the County Championship.

The 30-year-old left-arm pace bowler will be available for selection for the matches against Surrey, Hampshire and Somerset.

Amir has linked up with the Gloucestershire squad in Lancashire and will be in-line to make his first-team debut for The Shire against Surrey at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol.

Speaking of his excitement at signing for Glos, Amir said: “The County Championship is an amazing competition and I can’t wait to get going with Gloucestershire. I love playing in English conditions and I’m feeling really good, so I hope I can perform well for the team.

“I’m excited for the challenge and will try my best to help Gloucestershire win some matches.”

Amir has played in 36 Test matches for Pakistan and has 119 Test wickets to his name. The overseas signing will provide Glos with an experienced seam option as cover for the absent Naseem Shah, who will be unavailable for selection until the T20 Vitality Blast campaign.