R Sai Kishore (PTI photo)

India’s left arm spinner R. Sai Kishore has signed with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club for the last six matches of the 2026 County Championship season. The 29-year-old will be available for Gloucestershire’s match against Worcestershire County Cricket Club in Cheltenham on August 20. Kishore had earlier impressed while playing with Surrey County Cricket Club in 2025, taking 11 wickets in just two matches.Speaking after completing the move, the teenager said he was looking forward to experiencing English conditions again. “I am extremely grateful to John and all the people at Gloucestershire for giving me this opportunity. Gloucestershire is a club with a rich history and a fantastic setup, and to have the chance to play cricket here is incredibly exciting.He said, “I’ve always wanted to test my skills in English conditions, and after talking to the management, I knew it was the right one. I’m looking forward to wearing the jersey, meeting the fans at Bristol and Cheltenham and doing my thing.”

Gloucestershire back Sai Kishore to make impact

Kishore has been one of India’s most consistent domestic red-ball bowlers, taking 223 wickets in 54 first-class matches. Tamil Nadu. He was also part of India’s gold medal-winning team at the 2023 Asian Games and has taken 33 wickets in 28 IPL matches.Gloucestershire head coach john lewis He welcomed the signing, saying, “We are really excited to bring Sai Kishore to the team. He is a proven, experienced cricketer who will add a huge amount to our group.“The club is fully committed to playing better cricket in the final six County Championship matches, 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 to spin bowling, so we are hopeful that Sai can make a significant contribution and have a really positive impact on the team.”