Peter Moores has joined relegation-threatened Nottinghamshire on a consultancy basis with the aim of turning around their form in the County Championship.

Moores, who was sacked as coach by the England and Wales Cricket Board at the start of May following a disappointing second spell in charge, will assist the director of cricket, Mick Newell, on an initial three-month contract.

Nottinghamshire are bottom of Division One, having won only one game this season. “We need to improve our four-day performances quickly and Peter, with his vast experience and proven reputation as a coach, can help us do that,” Newell said.

The 52-year-old Moores, who won the County Championship with Sussex in 2003 and Lancashire eight years later, added: “My role will be to support Mick and the rest of the coaches and to be there to help the players in whatever way possible. I’m looking forward to adding something to the group during the business end of the season.”