Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Guyanese |
| Date of Birth | 26/11/1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Georgetown, Guyana |
Latest News about Romario Shepherd
15/05/2026
Romario Shepherd took a hat-trick against Scotland in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, becoming the first bowler to achieve the feat in that tournament. The spell underlined his impact as a wicket-taking all-rounder for West Indies in a major ICC event.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 3" (191 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 01/01/2022 |
Family
| Siblings | Brother - Kenny Shepherd |
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| Spouse | Tia Terencia Shepherd |
| Children | 2 sons - Romauldo Shepherd, Romaire Shepherd |
Career
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| Jersey Number | #16 (West Indies) | ||||||
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| Mentor | Carl Moore (owner of Tucber Park Cricket Club) | ||||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast-medium | ||||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/romarioshepherd/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/romario.shepherd.9 | |
| https://twitter.com/romarioshepher2 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Romario was named after the famous Brazilian footballer Romário by his mother. | |
| 2. He received his first mobile phone from his elder brother at the age of 15. | |
| 3. In his debut match for his school team, he scored 129 runs before joining the local club, Tucber Park Club. | |
| 4. He considers Dwayne Bravo as a significant influence on his cricketing career. | |
| 5. Romario made his List A debut for Guyana in January 2016, taking 3 wickets for 37 runs in his first match. | |
| 6. His first-class debut occurred on 10 March 2017 during the 2016–17 Regional Four-Day Competition. | |
| 7. He made his T20 debut on 5 September 2018 in the Caribbean Premier League for Guyana Amazon Warriors. | |
| 8. Before marrying Tia in 2022, Romario and she dated for 9 years. | |
| 9. He was purchased by the Sunrisers Hyderabad during the IPL auction in 2022 for Rs 50 lakh. | |
| 10. Romario set a record with Akeal Hosein for the second-highest partnership for the ninth wicket in T20 international cricket, totaling 72 runs against England. | |
| 11. He was traded to the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2024 trading window. | |
| 12. In IPL 2024, he scored 32 runs in a single over against Anrich Nortje, marking it as the sixth most expensive over in IPL history. |