Craig Miles returns to Gloucestershire

Fast bowler Craig Miles will leave Warwickshire at the end of the season to return to his home club, Gloucestershire, on a three-year deal.

Miles, 30, came through Gloucestershire's academy, making his first team debut as a 16-year-old before departing for Warwickshire at the end of the 2018 summer. He took 134 wickets across all formats for the midlands county, including 37 in their successful 2021 County Championship campaign, at an average of 21.81. Later that summer, he starred in the Bob Willis Trophy Final, taking 5 for 28 in the first innings as Warwickshire beat Lancashire by an innings and 199 runs.

In returning to Gloucestershire, Miles will pick back up a record of 313 dismissals from 116 appearances. Though he struggled with injuries at Warwickshire, the seamer has been fit this season but found himself surplus to requirements for their County Championship campaign.

He has so far made six appearances in the Vitality Blast for Birmingham Bears, taking five wickets.

Reflecting on a return to his boyhood club, Miles said: "I'm absolutely buzzing to be coming back to Gloucestershire. The chance to wear the shirt again and represent the Club that played such a massive part in my journey was something I simply couldn't turn down.

"From making my debut as a 16-year-old, to unforgettable wins at the Cheltenham Festival, and that incredible day at Lord's in 2015 - some of the fondest memories of my career happened whilst playing for Gloucestershire.

"Every time I've returned to Nevil Road, it's felt like home, and I can't wait to be back out there.

"I'm hugely excited to work with Mark Alleyne and the coaching team, link up with some familiar faces and old friends, and give everything I've got, on and off the field, for the Glorious once again."

Speaking on Miles' return, head coach Mark Alleyne said: "I very much look forward to welcoming Craig back to Bristol.

"He left as a precocious talent and returns with a strong body of work on the first-class stage. His experience will be invaluable as we rebuild a formidable attack to compete in Division One. If we're unsuccessful this year, his presence for that push in 2026 will be savoured.

"As an all-format player, he will add great quality across the seasons to come."