India arm spinner R. Sai Kishore has signed for 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 first impressed during a stint with Surrey County Cricket Club in 2025, taking 11 wickets in just two matches.Speaking after completing the move, Kishore said he was eager to experience English conditions again. “I’m very grateful to Jon and everyone at Gloucestershire for giving me this opportunity. Gloucestershire is a club with a rich history and a fantastic set-up, and the chance 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 fit. I’m looking forward to wearing the shirt, meeting the fans in Bristol and Cheltenham, and doing my part,” he said.
Gloucestershire returns to Sai Kishore to make an impact
Kishore has been one of India’s most consistent national bowlers, claiming 223 wickets in 54 first-class matches for Tamil Nadu. He was also part of India’s gold medal winning team at the 2023 Asian Games and took 33 wickets in 28 IPL matches.Gloucestershire coach Jon Lewis welcomed the signing, saying, “We are really excited to bring Sai Kishore into the team. He is a proven and experienced cricketer who will add tremendous amount to our group.“The Club is fully committed to playing better cricket over the last six games of the County Championship, and it will be really interesting to see the impact that an overseas spinner can have at this stage of the season. The conditions at this time of the year are often very suitable for spin bowling, so we hope that Sai can make a significant contribution and have a really positive impact on the team.”