Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Barbadian |
| Date of Birth | 10/11/1993 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Saint Michael, Barbados |
Latest News about Shai Hope
23/06/2026
Shai Hope led the West Indies' batting in a T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights match against Nepal, scoring an unbeaten half-century that helped his team secure qualification for the Super 8s. The innings was significant because it came in his role as captain and reinforced his importance to the West Indies' limited-overs setup.
21/06/2026
After West Indies lost their Super Eights match to South Africa by nine wickets at the T20 World Cup 2026, Hope said the team faced a virtual quarter-final against India in their next game. The result increased the pressure on West Indies to win their remaining fixture to stay alive in the tournament.
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Bio/Wiki
| Shai Diego Hope is a Barbadian cricketer who plays as a wicketkeeper-batter for the West Indies. | |
| He is widely regarded as one of West Indies' most accomplished modern ODI batters and has also served as captain in limited-overs cricket. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | St. Bede's School of Sussex |
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| Educational Qualification | High School Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Ethnicity | Afro-Barbadian |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | He resides in Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Hobbies | Playing Basketball & Football, Modelling, Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Ian Hope |
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| Mother | Quinta Hope |
| Siblings | Kyle Hope (Elder, Cricketer) |
Career
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| Domestic/State Team(s) | Barbados, Barbados Tridents | ||||||
| Coach/Mentor | Alan Wells, Barry Forde, Graeme West | ||||||
| Favourite Shot | Cover Drive | ||||||
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| Career Turning Point | In 2015, when he scored a double-hundred for Barbados against the Windward Islands, which caught the selectors' attention and was included in West Indies' Test squad against England. | ||||||
| Current Role | ODI and T20I Captain of West Indies | ||||||
| International Teams | West Indies, Delhi Capitals | ||||||
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/shaidhope/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shai comes from a family passionate about sports: his father played club cricket, and his mother excelled in netball and cricket. | |
| 2. At 17, Shai received a life-changing opportunity with a 2-year scholarship from St. Bede’s School of Sussex to develop his cricket skills. | |
| 3. Upon joining Bede’s 1st XI cricket team, Shai was appointed captain by coach Alan Wells. | |
| 4. Shai scored his first ODI century in 2016, against Zimbabwe, where he made 102 runs in a match that ended in a tie, earning him the Man of the Match award. | |
| 5. Shai became a cricket sensation overnight in 2017 after scoring 147 and 118 not out in the Leeds Test against England, leading West Indies to a historic victory by 5 wickets. | |
| 6. His first name is pronounced as 'Shey' or 'Shaye,' not 'Shy.' | |
| 7. Renowned West Indian cricket writer Tony Cozier has hailed Shai as 'A stylish number 3 batsman.' | |
| 8. In the 2024 IPL auction held in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena, Shai was selected by Delhi Capitals for Rs. 75 lakh as the base price. |