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India spinner R Sai Kishore has signed a county deal with Gloucestershire for the remainder of the County Championship season.
Gloucestershire have been struggling in the ongoing County Championship season. So far, they have won only one of their eight matches. Bringing in Sai is a tactical move, as director of cricket Jon Lewis believes the tall spinner can add value to the team given his experience and the conditions, which are “conducive” to spin bowling.
“We’re really excited to bring Sai Kishore into the squad,” Lewis, the former England women’s coach, said. “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. 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.”
It will be Sai’s second spell in county cricket. Last year, he turned out for Surrey and took 11 wickets in two appearances.
Reflecting on his decision to join the club, Sai said: “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 set-up, 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 in Bristol and Cheltenham, and doing my part.”
Sai has played three T20Is for India, the last of which came at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou. Since then, the Tamil Nadu cricketer hasn’t been able to find his way back into the team.
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