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Gloucestershire cricket have re-signed Australia’s D’Arcy Short for the 2026 T20 Blast.
The 35-year-old is the leading run-scorer so far in the competition this season, with 551 – including five half centuries, at an average of 42.38, ahead of the quarter-finals.
The left-hander, who can also bowl spin, joined the club this season for the group stage of the Blast.
“It’s so great to see D’Arcy back for the 2026 Blast. After a slow start, he proved to be such a brilliant addition to the Glorious, becoming the leading run-scorer across the two groups,” said head coach Mark Alleyne.
“He is much more than that, though, as some of his innings can really put the opponent on the back foot.
“His bowling, too, can offer an option to complement our attack, so we look forward to his return.”
Short, who has made 31 appearances for his county in One-Day and T20 internationals, said he “loved” his time at the club.
“Hopefully we can build on last year and have success and make it into finals,” he said.
Gloucestershire finished seventh in the south group of the Blast to miss out on the place in the knockout stages of this season’s competition.
