22-year-old seamer Aman Rao agreed a new deal with Gloucestershire CCC, following a successful first season in the West Country.
The Sydney born Englishman who featured across all formats in 2026, has earned himself a contract extension for the 2027 season.
“I’m really excited,” he said, “it’s great to get an extension and reap some rewards this year after proving myself to the club in the season.
“Obviously there have been a few changes to the bowling department, so I’m looking forward to bowling with some new people, learn and develop and keep pushing for some wins and to do well on a personal front.
“I’ve loved it here so far, it’s a great place.”
He featured in six of Gloucestershire’s eight Metro Bank One Day Cup matches including an impressive 4-44 against Notts as well as a nervy 16* to help guide Gloucs to victory against Northants, while at the crease with long term friend, Joe Eckland.
“I had full confidence that we were going to get over the line, as did Joe, who is someone I have known for over 10-years…I went to School with him and have played a lot of Cricket with him over the years too.
“I had full confidence we were going to do that, but I was really pleased to actually be out there to do that and not watching from the boundary.”
With pre-season just around the corner, Rao has insisted he can not wait to get back at it, as Gloucestershire aim to push forward following a disappointing ‘26 season.
“We’re back next week, the time off has been good, getting to rest the body, but I’m really looking forward to getting stuck in, with a lot of strength and conditioning, as well as technical work.
“But before we know it, it’ll be March, April time and we’re back out there.”
