Derbyshire Falcons have announced the signing of Akif Javed as a replacement for fellow Pakistan cricketer Sufiyan Muqeem for the upcoming Vitality Blast 2026 season.
Sufiyan Muqeem will be unavailable for the first half of the tournament due to international commitments, prompting the county to secure Akif Javed's services.
Akif Javed has experience playing under Mickey Arthur in the Bangladesh Premier League and Abu Dhabi T10, where he was among the leading wicket-takers.
The 25-year-old left-arm pacer has represented Pakistan in three One-Day Internationals, taking seven wickets at an average of 23.57, including a four-wicket haul.
Akif Javed expressed his excitement about featuring in the Vitality Blast for the first time and reuniting with Mickey Arthur, stating he wants to entertain supporters and win games for Derbyshire Falcons.
