India spin bowler R Sai Kishore has joined Surrey for the club’s next two County Championship games.

The 28-year-old has three T20 international caps for his country, taking four wickets, and has 192 wickets in 46 first class matches at an average of 23.51.

Sai Kishore captains Tamil Nadu in India’s Ranji Trophy and represents Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League, helping them win the competition in 2022.

“I’m really excited to be joining Surrey for the next two County Championship matches,” he told the club’s website, external.

“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.”

Sai Kishore will be available to face Yorkshire in Scarborough, beginning on Tuesday, 22 July, and the trip to Chester-le-Street to face Durham the following week.

Champions for the last three seasons, Surrey are one point ahead of Nottinghamshire in the Division One table, with five games left to play.