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Gloucestershire signs Kristian Clarke on two-match deal

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Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Gloucestershire signs Kristian Clarke on two-match deal
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Gloucestershire has signed New Zealand fast bowler Kristian Clarke on a two-match contract, as announced on June 10, 2026. Clarke, 25, will play in the next two County Championship fixtures against Northamptonshire and Worcestershire. He is stepping in for Liam Scott, who is unavailable due to international commitments with Australia. This marks Clarke's first stint in domestic cricket outside of New Zealand, where he plays for Northern Districts in the Plunket Shield. The signing comes as Gloucestershire aims to improve from the bottom of County Championship Division Two, having secured only one win in six matches.

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  • •Kristian Clarke joins Gloucestershire for two County Championship matches.
  • •He replaces Liam Scott, who is called up for Australia.
  • •Clarke has played four times for New Zealand in international formats.
  • •Gloucestershire currently sits last in County Championship Division Two.
  • •The team has one win from six matches so far this season.
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  • 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Gloucestershire sign Clarke on two-game deal
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New Zealand bowler Kristian Clarke will join Gloucestershire on a two-game deal, the club announces.

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