Indian left-arm spinner Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore has taken his career one step further by joining Surrey on a short-term contract for the current County Championship season. The 28-year-old will feature in two games, the first against Yorkshire from July 22–25, and then another against Durham from July 29-August 1.

The news was reported by Surrey on their social media channels, and anticipation is rising as Sai Kishore is the sixth Indian cricketer to sign for a County team this season.

Sai Kishore has been in good shape in 2025. He was instrumental for Gujarat Titans' IPL 2025 title push, taking 19 wickets from 15 games. He has also just assisted IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans in clinching their first TNPL title, indicating his form across formats.

Now, he brings that form to English conditions, joining a Surrey team that has previously featured legends like Harbhajan Singh and Anil Kumble. Sai said he was honored to play for such a prestigious club:

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Via Kia Oval, Sai Kishore said:

"I’m really excited to be joining Surrey for the next two County Championship matches. Surrey are one of the most prestigious clubs in the world and I have heard great things about the set-up from lots of different people in the game."

His first match for Surrey will be one to remember, as he will play against Ruturaj Gaikwad, who will represent Yorkshire. Both have previously played together for CSK.

Sai Kishore has taken 192 wickets in First-Class cricket at an average of 23.5 and will be looking to make his presence felt in his short County career before heading back to Tamil Nadu for the Ranji Trophy 2025-26.

With increasing Indian players such as Ishan Kishan, Khaleel Ahmed, Tilak Varma, and Ruturaj Gaikwad inking County contracts, it's evident that England's red-ball cricket remains to draw the best of Indian talent.