Kishore, 29, will be available for selection starting from Gloucestershire's Championship fixture against Worcestershire at Cheltenham, which begins on Thursday (August 20). Kishore previously enjoyed a successful stint in the County Championship with Surrey in 2025, where he took 11 wickets in two games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I\u2019ve 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,\" said Kishore in a statement issued by the club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kishore has established himself as one of India's leading domestic red-ball bowlers, representing Tamil Nadu in the Ranji Trophy. Across 54 first-class appearances, he has claimed 223 wickets, including 14 five-wicket hauls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kishore, who was part of India's gold medal-winning squad at the 2023 Asian Games, has also been a prominent face in the Indian Premier League (IPL), taking 33 wickets in 28 appearances, though he had only three appearances for the Gujarat Titans in this year\u2019s season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Welcoming the signing, Gloucestershire's Jon Lewis, the former England women\u2019s head coach, expressed confidence that Kishore would thrive in late-summer conditions. \"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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kishore, who was part of India's gold medal-winning squad at the 2023 Asian Games, has also been a prominent face in the Indian Premier League (IPL), taking 33 wickets in 28 appearances, though he had only three appearances for the Gujarat Titans in this year\u2019s season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The conditions at this time of year are often very conducive to spin bowling, so we're hopeful Sai can make a significant contribution and have a really positive impact on the team,\" he concluded.<\/p>\r\n\r\n