George Munsey Signs for Nottinghamshire as Local Player for Vitality Blast

Nottinghamshire have secured the services of Scotland opener George Munsey for this summer’s Vitality Blast, registering him as a local player for the T20 campaign.

Munsey, who struck 84 off 54 balls in Scotland’s sole victory at the ongoing T20 World Cup, brings significant experience to Trent Bridge. Although he has previously had brief stints in the Blast with Hampshire County Cricket Club in 2020 and Kent County Cricket Club in 2021, the left-hander has built a strong international résumé and featured in franchise leagues across the globe.

Holding a British passport, Munsey qualifies as a local player, allowing Nottinghamshire to use their two overseas slots on George Linde and Peter Siddle for the Blast.

Nottinghamshire — Blast champions in 2017 and 2020 — have endured leaner seasons of late, finishing bottom of the North Group in 2024 and missing out on the quarter-finals last summer. The club is aiming to reverse that trend with a series of experienced additions, including allrounder Benny Howell, who has joined from Hampshire.

Head coach Peter Moores believes Munsey’s arrival will strengthen the squad’s depth and competitiveness.

“George adds another experienced batter to our Blast squad, as we continue to develop our team into one that can really push for honours in this format,” Moores said. “There will still be plenty of opportunities for our homegrown players to push their case for selection, though George gives us additional depth and experience. That will be important as we head into another busy season in all formats of the game.”

Munsey is expected to be available for the entirety of the Blast, which runs from May 26 to July 18. Cricket Scotland’s provisional 2026 schedule does not include any men’s international fixtures between May 22 and August 3, ensuring no clashes with domestic commitments.

The 31-year-old expressed his excitement at the move, particularly the chance to represent Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge during the height of summer.

“I’m really excited to get the opportunity to come and play for Notts and call a wonderful venue like Trent Bridge home in the middle of summer,” Munsey said. “I’ll be taking this chance with both hands and aiming to contribute as much as I can, both on the field and off it, and hopefully we can deliver success this year.

“I feel like I have a lot of experience that I can bring to this group, and hopefully that will help us have a successful year in the Blast. So many great players have played for the Outlaws in this format down the years, and I can’t wait to step out at Trent Bridge in front of a big crowd this summer.”