R Sai Kishore: Indian spinner joins Gloucestershire for the final six matches of the 2026 County Championship season. The 29-year-old left-arm spinner has signed with Gloucestershire County Cricket Club and will be available from their match against Worcestershire at Cheltenham on August 20. Kishore previously impressed during a stint with Surrey in 2025, taking 11 wickets in just two matches.
R Sai Kishore expressed his excitement about returning to English conditions. 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 setup, and the chance to play my cricket here is incredibly exciting, he said. He added that he has always wanted to test his skills in English conditions and believes the club is the right fit.
R Sai Kishore brings a strong record to his new team, having taken 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 has claimed 33 wickets in 28 IPL matches. Gloucestershire head coach Jon Lewis welcomed the signing, stating, We’re really excited to bring Sai Kishore into the squad. He’s a proven, experienced cricketer who will add a huge amount to our group.
The club is confident that the addition of R Sai Kishore will strengthen their bowling attack during the late-season matches, when conditions often favor spin. Lewis noted that the timing of the signing could allow the spinner to make a significant impact. With his experience in domestic red-ball cricket, R Sai Kishore is expected to play a key role in Gloucestershire’s efforts to improve their performance in the County Championship.