Sai Kishore returns to county cricket with Gloucestershire

India left-arm spinner Sai Kishore will return to county cricket after signing with Gloucestershire for the final six matches of the 2026 County Championship season.

The 29-year-old will join the club for the remainder of the campaign, starting with Gloucestershire’s match against Worcestershire at Cheltenham on August 20. He will then feature in home games against Derbyshire and Middlesex in Bristol, before travelling for away fixtures against Durham, Lancashire and Kent.

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Sai Kishore said the chance to play in English conditions again made the move an easy decision.
“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.

“I’ve always wanted to test my skills in English conditions, and after speaking with the management, I knew this was the right fit. I’m looking forward to wearing the jersey, meeting the fans at Bristol and Cheltenham, and doing my part,” he added.

Gloucestershire head coach Jon Lewis welcomed the signing and believes the Indian spinner will strengthen the team’s bowling attack during the closing phase of the season.

“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 fully committed to playing better cricket over the final six County Championship matches, and it’ll be really interesting to see the impact an overseas spinner can have at this stage of the season,” Lewis said.

Sai Kishore has built a strong reputation in domestic cricket with Tamil Nadu and has also featured in the Indian Premier League. His move to Gloucestershire will give him another opportunity to showcase his skills in English conditions while adding valuable experience to the county side’s push in the final stretch of the Championship season.