International career
Romario Shepherd is a Guyanese all-rounder who plays for the West Indies. He was born on November 26, 1994, in Guyana. Shepherd bowls at good pace and can hit big shots when batting lower down the order. He is a part of the West Indies' cricket team and the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League. Although he has not had many match-winning moments for the West Indies yet, he aims to make his mark in the future.
Here’s a summary of his international career:
- 2019:
- November 6: Shepherd played his first ODI match against Afghanistan in Lucknow. He took 2 wickets for 32 runs in that game.
- 2020:
- January 18: Shepherd made his T20I debut against Ireland at Basseterre. He took one wicket, dismissing Kevin O’Brien, but the game was stopped due to rain.
- 2023:
- ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers: Shepherd was part of the West Indies squad but could not help the team reach the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
- November: Shepherd was named in the West Indies ODI squad for a series against England. In the first match, he scored 48 runs from 28 balls and took 2 wickets for 77 runs.
- 2024:
- May: Shepherd was selected to play in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the West Indies.
- T20 World Cup 2024: Shepherd had a difficult time in the tournament. He bowled 30 runs in an over to England’s Phil Salt and took only two wickets. He could not make an impact with the bat either, and the West Indies did not make it past the Super Eight stage.
Leagues Participation
Romario Shepherd has played in several major cricket leagues. Here is an overview of his participation in these leagues:
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Romario Shepherd was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2022 IPL auction for INR 7.75 crores. He played 3 matches but did not perform well with the bat or ball.
In the 2023 IPL auction, he was picked by Lucknow Super Giants for INR 50 lakhs. He played only one match for them and was traded to Mumbai Indians before the 2024 season.
In the 2024 IPL season, Shepherd impressed with his batting performance. In a match against Delhi Capitals, he hit 39 runs from 10 balls at a strike rate of 390. He helped Mumbai Indians reach a score above 200 runs and was named Player of the Match for his strong performance.
For the 2025 IPL season, Romario Shepherd was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 1.5 crore.
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Year
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Team
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Price
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Matches Played
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Key Performances
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2022
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Sunrisers Hyderabad
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INR 7.75 crores
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3
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No major impact with bat and ball
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2023
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Lucknow Super Giants
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INR 50 lakhs
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1
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Played only one match
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2024
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Mumbai Indians
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N/A
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1
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39 runs off 10 balls, highest strike rate
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2025
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Royal Challengers Bangalore
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INR 1.5 crore
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N/A
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New team in IPL 2025
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Caribbean Premier League (CPL)
Romario Shepherd started playing in the CPL in 2018 for the Guyana Amazon Warriors. In his first match against the Trinbago Knight Riders, he took 3 wickets.
In 2023, Shepherd helped the Guyana Amazon Warriors win the CPL title. He played 12 matches, took 12 wickets, and scored with a high strike rate of 235.41.
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Year
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Team
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Matches Played
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Wickets Taken
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Key Performances
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2018
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Guyana Amazon Warriors
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N/A
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3 wickets
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Great debut with 3 wickets
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2023
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Guyana Amazon Warriors
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12
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12 wickets
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Scored with a strike rate of 235.41
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Pakistan Super League (PSL)
Romario Shepherd was signed by Karachi Kings for the 2022 PSL. However, due to international commitments, he could not play and was replaced by Tom Lammonby.
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Year
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Team
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Matches Played
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Key Performances
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2022
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Karachi Kings
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N/A
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Replaced by Tom Lammonby
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Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)
In 2024, Shepherd played for the Chattogram Challengers in the Bangladesh Premier League. In one match, he scored 66 runs from 30 balls.
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Year
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Team
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Matches Played
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Runs Scored
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Key Performances
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2024
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Chattogram Challengers
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N/A
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66 runs
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Strong batting performance
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Domestic career
Romario Shepherd began his domestic career with a strong start in the Nagico Super50 tournament. He played for Guyana against the Leeward Islands and earned the ‘Player of the Match’ award for taking 3 wickets for 37 runs.
In March 2017, he debuted in First-Class cricket for Guyana against Jamaica in Kingston. During the West Indies tour of New Zealand in 2020, Shepherd scored his first First-Class century against New Zealand A.
Shepherd's T20 debut came in the 2018 Caribbean Premier League, playing for the Guyana Amazon Warriors against the Trinbago Knight Riders. He took 3 wickets, including key players like Colin Munro, Brendon McCullum, and Darren Bravo, but the Warriors lost by 67 runs.
In 2023, Shepherd helped the Guyana Amazon Warriors win the CPL title. He took 12 wickets in 12 matches and scored with a high strike rate of 235.41.
Records and achievements
Romario Shepherd has set several records and received awards during his career:
- 2024: He set the record for the highest strike-rate in a single IPL innings, scoring 39 runs off 10 balls against Delhi Capitals.
- 2024: In the same match, Shepherd scored 32 runs in the last over, making it the sixth most expensive over in IPL history.
- 2022: Against Punjab Kings, Shepherd scored 26 runs off 15 balls without getting out.
- 2019: At the GCB Awards, Shepherd won Men's Cricketer of the Year and Most Improved Men's Cricketer of the Year.
- 2024: In an IPL match against Delhi Capitals on April 7, Shepherd was named Player of the Match after scoring 39 runs and taking 1 wicket for 54 runs.
Personal life
Romario Shepherd is married to Tia Terencia Joseph, a model and TV anchor. They have two children. Their first son is Romauldo Shepherd, and their second son, Romaire Shepherd, was born recently. Romario missed a match against Afghanistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup to be with his wife for the birth of their second child.
Finance
Romario Shepherd has an estimated net worth of $2 million as of 2025. He earns mostly from his cricket contracts with the West Indies and various T20 leagues worldwide.
Cars and House
Romario Shepherd lives in a luxury home in Guyana. He bought the house a few years ago. It is located in one of the most prestigious areas of the country. The house has great views of the city and islands. Inside, it has a large living and dining area, spacious rooms, and modern features like a swimming pool, entertainment area, and private gym.
Scandals
In September 2024, there were rumors about Romario Shepherd being in an accident. However, these reports have not been confirmed. In August 2024, he suffered an injury that kept him out of training and matches for some time.
Fans
Romario Shepherd gained many fans in April 2024 after his excellent performance in an IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. In the final over, he scored 32 runs off 6 balls, including four sixes, helping change the game. His 39 runs off 10 balls helped Mumbai set a record score of 234/5 at Wankhede Stadium. Fans and fellow cricketers praised Shepherd for his performance. Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya also praised him. Romario’s Instagram account now has 100,000 followers.
