County cricket (overseas stints): English county represented by Javagal Srinath in 1995. Identify the team he joined during his formative overseas season. Choose the correct county.

Topic: Indian cricketers in English county cricket

Given data

• Year in question: 1995.

Concept/Approach Javagal Srinath's first county stint was with Gloucestershire in 1995 (Bristol-based), a season he has often credited with sharpening his skills in English conditions.

Step-by-step reasoning Target year: 1995 → County: Gloucestershire. Later stints: Leicestershire (2002) and Durham (2003), but not in 1995.

Common pitfalls

• Choosing Leicestershire or Durham (those were later seasons).

Final Answer Gloucestershire