Having originally progressed through the Lancashire system, Rob Lord showed determination and patience in abundance to return to a county setup – and grasped his opportunity at Trent Bridge with both hands.
Having been plying his trade in the Cheshire Premier League, the seamer originally signed a short-term contract on the eve of the 2024 Metro Bank One Day Cup, going on to take 11 wickets at 22.63 in that competition.
His height and ability to bowl a heavy ball were central to his impact, with the right-armer taking 5/45 against Surrey to guide the Outlaws to a 107-run win.
After claiming Dom Sibley as his maiden First-Class scalp, he then dismissed both Dean Elgar and Tom Westley in his second red-ball appearance at Chelmsford, securing ten wickets in total across his first four fixtures in the Vitality County Championship.
Midway through that run of red-ball fixtures, he put pen to paper on a deal which will see him remain with Notts until the conclusion of the 2026 season.