Alex Hales has agreed a deal to play in the Lanka Premier League for July 2024.
The overseas assignment means he will play eight North Group games in the Vitality Blast before traveling to Sri Lanka. He will return for the knockout stages in September should Notts Outlaws qualify.
“We knew that there may be a potential schedule clash for Alex this year - he is an in-demand player and we have to respect that he has earned the right to play in global competitions at this stage of his career,” Director of Cricket, Mick Newell, said.
“We were honest with each other when he signed his extension, albeit he was still awaiting offers from overseas leagues at that time.
“We know that he loves playing for Notts - it’s been his home for his entire professional career, and he’s has spoken multiple times about his enjoyment he has for playing at Trent Bridge.
“I have no doubt he’ll offer us a lot during the time he has with us, both on and off the field, and we’ll look forward to welcoming him back should we reach the quarter final stages.”
Hales remains available for the first five of Notts Outlaws’ home games, including Notts’ campaign opener against Northamptonshire Steelbacks on 31 May.
His final group-stage home game will be the clash against local rivals Derbyshire Falcons on 21 June.