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Sai Kishore joins Gloucestershire, will miss TNPL 2026 remainder
R. Sai Kishore has signed with English county Gloucestershire for the remaining six matches of the Division Two season. The left-arm spinner will therefore miss the rest of the Tamil Nadu Premier League 2026, where he was captaining iDream Tirppur Tamizhans. In the TNPL, he had taken six wickets at an economy rate of 7.21 and scored 49 runs in five innings.
This is Sai Kishore's second stint in county cricket, having played two matches for Surrey last season. He has a strong first-class record for Tamil Nadu, with 223 wickets in 54 matches, including 14 five-wicket hauls. Gloucestershire head coach Jon Lewis said the conditions at this time of year are conducive to spin, and he hopes Sai will make a significant contribution.
Gloucestershire currently sits at the bottom of Division Two with only one win from eight matches. Their next match is against Worcestershire, starting on August 20.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Sai Kishore's move highlights the growing trend of Indian domestic cricketers seeking county experience, which can sharpen skills for longer formats. For Tamil Nadu, his absence leaves a leadership void in the TNPL playoffs, but his county stint could boost his prospects for a Test call-up. Gloucestershire, fighting relegation, needs spin-friendly conditions to turn their season around. The next match on August 20 will test if his addition can lift them from the bottom of the table.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com
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