Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans teammate R Sai Kishore has signed with Gloucestershire for the remainder of the County Championship season. On July 9, 2026, Gloucestershire announced the signing of the 29-year-old left-arm spinner.
What happened?
Sai Kishore will be available for selection starting from Gloucestershire's Championship fixture against Worcestershire at Cheltenham, which begins on August 20.
Why it matters for Shubman Gill
This move may impact Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans, as they will be losing a key player for the remainder of the season.
Sai Kishore previously enjoyed a successful stint in the County Championship with Surrey in 2025, where he took 11 wickets in two games.
What comes next?
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.
Gloucestershire's Jon Lewis, the former England women's head coach, expressed confidence that Kishore would thrive in late-summer conditions.
Kishore had only three appearances for the Gujarat Titans in this year's season, but he has been a prominent face in the Indian Premier League (IPL), taking 33 wickets in 28 appearances.
The conditions at this time of year are often very conducive to spin bowling, so Gloucestershire is hopeful Sai can make a significant contribution and have a really positive impact on the team.
On July 9, 2026, Kishore said he was deeply grateful to Jon and everyone at Gloucestershire for giving him this opportunity.