R Sai Kishore joins Gloucestershire for last six County Championship games

R Sai Kishore (PTI Photo) Indian spinner R. Sai Kishore has signed a contract with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club for the last six matches of the 2026 County Championship season. The 29-year-old will be available from Gloucestershire’s match against Worcestershire County Cricket Club in Cheltenham on August 20. Kishore had earlier impressed during his stint with Surrey County Cricket Club in 2025, taking 11 wickets in just two matches.After completing the move, Kishore said he would like to experience English conditions again. “I am deeply grateful to Jon and everyone at Gloucestershire for giving me this opportunity. Gloucestershire is a club with a rich history and a fantastic setting and the opportunity to play my cricket here is incredibly exciting.“I’ve always wanted to test my skills in English conditions and after talking to the management I knew this was the right choice. I’m looking forward to pulling on the shirt, meeting the fans in Bristol and Cheltenham and playing my part,” he said.

Gloucestershire are backing Sai Kishore to make an impact

Kishore has been one of India’s most consistent domestic bowlers, taking 223 wickets in 54 first-class matches for Tamil Nadu. He was also part of the Indian team that won the gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games and took 33 wickets in 28 IPL matches.Gloucestershire head coach Jon Lewis welcomed the signing and said: “We are really excited to bring Sai Kishore into the squad. He is a proven, experienced cricketer who will add a huge amount to our squad.”“The club is fully committed to playing better cricket over the last six County Championship games and it will be really interesting to see what impact an overseas spinner can have at this stage of the season. Conditions at this time of year are often very favorable for spin bowling, so we hope Sai can make a big contribution and have a really positive impact on the team.”