India left-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 had previously impressed during a stint with Surrey County Cricket Club in 2025, taking 11 wickets in just two matches.Speaking after the move, Kishore said he wanted 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 lot of history and a fantastic setup, and the chance to play my cricket here is very exciting.“I always wanted to test my skills in English conditions, and after talking to the management, I knew it was the right fit. I look forward to wearing the jersey, meeting the fans in Bristol and Cheltenham, and doing my part,” he said.
Gloucestershire turned to Sai Kishore to make an impact
Kishore became one of India’s most consistent domestic red-ball bowlers, claiming 223 wickets in 54 first-class matches for Tamil Nadu. He was also part of India’s gold medal-winning squad at the 2023 Asian Games and took 33 wickets in 28 matches in the IPL.The head coach of Gloucestershire John Lewis The signing was welcomed, saying, “We are excited to bring Sai Kishore into the squad. He is a proven, experienced cricketer who will add immense value to our team.“The Club is fully committed to playing better cricket in the last six County Championship games, and it will be really interesting to see the impact an overseas spinner can make at this stage of the season. The conditions at this time of year are generally very good for spin bowling, so we hope Sai can make a significant contribution and have a real positive impact on the team.”