Romario Shepherd

Romario Shepherd

Role:

Batting Style: Right Handed Bat

Bowling Style: Right-arm fast-medium

Country: West Indies

Team: Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Player profile for Romario Shepherd

Romario Shepherd is a professional cricketer from Guyana, known for his all-round abilities. He plays as a right-arm fast-medium bowler and a hard-hitting batsman, often positioned in the lower order. Shepherd has made significant contributions to West Indies cricket and has also participated in domestic and franchise cricket leagues.

Early Life and Background:

  • Full Name: Romario Shepherd
  • Born: November 26, 1994, Georgetown, Guyana
  • Nationality: Guyanese
  • Role: All-rounder (Bowler and Batsman)

Romario was born in Georgetown, Guyana, and was raised in New Amsterdam. His family has been supportive of his cricket career from the start. Interestingly, he was named after the famous Brazilian footballer Romário by his mother, showcasing her admiration for the footballer’s skills.

Domestic and Early Career:

Romario started his cricket journey at the Tucber Park Cricket Club. His domestic debut came in January 2016 in a List A match, where he impressed by taking three wickets against the Leeward Islands, earning the Player of the Match award. His first-class debut followed in 2017, and he made his T20 debut for Guyana in 2018.

International Career:

  • ODI Debut: Romario Shepherd debuted for the West Indies in One Day Internationals (ODIs) on November 6, 2019, against Afghanistan.
  • T20I Debut: He made his T20I debut on January 18, 2020, against Ireland.

Career Stats:

  • ODI Batting: Shepherd has scored over 400 runs in ODIs with a decent strike rate.
  • T20I Batting: In T20Is, he has contributed significantly with the bat, amassing over 500 runs.
  • ODI Bowling: He has picked up over 30 wickets in ODIs.
  • T20I Bowling: Shepherd has taken more than 50 wickets in T20Is, showcasing his effectiveness as a bowler.

Franchise Cricket:

Romario Shepherd has also ventured into franchise cricket, playing in various T20 leagues:

  • Indian Premier League (IPL): Shepherd was picked by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2022 for INR 7.75 crore. He played a limited number of matches in the IPL. In 2023, he was bought by the Lucknow Super Giants, and in 2024, he was traded to the Mumbai Indians.

Personal Life:

Romario married Tia Terencia Shepherd in January 2022, and the couple has two children, sons named Romauldo and Romaire.

Romario Shepherd is a talented all-rounder with a promising cricketing future, contributing both with the bat and ball for the West Indies and various teams in domestic leagues.