Shai Hope Cricket Player Profile, Age, Family, Career, Stats, Teams, Achievements, Records and Awards
Get the complete biography of West Indies cricketer Shai Hope including his early life, childhood, career journey, achievements, records, awards, hobbies and favorites.
Shai Hope is one of the best dependable batsmen in modern West Indies cricket. He was born on November 10, 1993 in Barbados and Hope is known for his elegant stroke play, calm temperament, and ability to anchor innings under heavy pressure. He is international fame after scoring twin centuries against England at Headingley in the year 2017. Hope has been a key figure in the West Indies batting lineup across all three formats. Particularly in One Day Internationals (ODIs), where he has consistently delivered match-winning performances in critical situation.
Over the years he has established himself as one of the leading ODI batsmen for the Caribbean side and has also taken up leadership responsibilities. His consistency, patience and classical batting style make him a vital pillar of West Indies cricket in the modern era.
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Shai Hope Personal Informations:
| Full Name | Shai Diego Hope |
| Nick Name | Shai Diego |
| Date Of Birth | 10 November 1993 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birth Place | Saint Michael, Barbados |
| Nationality | Barbadian |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Playing Role | Wicket-keeper batsman |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Left-arm medium |
| Jersey Number | #4 |
| Coach | Alan Wells, Barry Forde, Graeme West |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Shai Hope Family & Relationships :
| Father Name | Ian Hope |
| Mother Name | Quinta hope |
| Sister Name | None |
| brother Name | Kyle Hope |
| Spouse Name | None |
| Children Name | None |
Biography Of Shai Hope :
Shai Hope Childhood Informations:
Shai Diego Hope was born in Barbados and he grew up carrier with a cricket-loving family. In his young age he showed strong interest and talent in the sport Cricket. He attended Queen’s College in Bridgetown, where he improved and developed his cricketing skills. He inspired by West Indian greats and he worked hard in domestic cricket and youth tournaments. His hardwork, dedication and disciplined approach helped him climb the ranks in Barbados cricket at an early age.
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Shai Hope Early Stage :
Hope made his First-Class debut for Barbados in the year 2012. His consistent playing performances in regional cricket earned him a get call-up to the West Indies national team. He made his Test debut in the year 2015 against England and later became a regular member of the ODI team squad.
Career Information :
- Test debut : vs England, 2015-05-01, Kensington Oval
- ODI debut : vs Sri Lanka, 2016-11-16, Harare Sports Club
- T20 debut : vs New Zealand, 2017-12-29, Saxton Oval
- IPL debut : vs PBKS, 2024-03-23, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
Shai Hope Played Teams :
West Indies National Cricket Team, Barbados (Domestic Cricket), Barbados Royals (Caribbean Premier League), Various franchise teams in T20 leagues
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Achievements :
- Shai Hope Scored twin centuries in a Test match against England (2017)
- Among the fastest West Indian players to reach multiple ODI centuries
- Appointed captain of West Indies ODI team
- Consistently ranked among top ODI batsmen in ICC batting rankings
Shai Hope Batting Career
| M | INNS | RUNS | HS | AVE | SR | 50 | 100 | 200 | 4S | 6s | |
| Test | 46 | 88 | 2260 | 147 | 26.59 | 43.64 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 260 | 10 |
| ODI | 148 | 143 | 6113 | 170 | 50.11 | 79.82 | 30 | 19 | 0 | 487 | 120 |
| T20 | 65 | 63 | 1624 | 102 | 30.07 | 137.87 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 126 | 87 |
| IPL | 9 | 9 | 183 | 41 | 22.88 | 150.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 |
Records Of Shai Hope :
- First West Indian to score a century in both innings of a Headingley Test.
- Multiple ODI centuries with strong average above 45+.
- One of the highest run-scorers for West Indies in ODIs in recent years.
- Consistent performer in successful ODI run chasing.
Awards Of Shai Hope:
- Get the CWI (Cricket West Indies) Player of the Year in Multiple occasions.
- ODI Player of the Year (Cricket West Indies Awards)
- Recognized for outstanding batting performances in international cricket.
Social Media:
- INSTAGRAM : @shaidhope/
- TWITTER : @shaidhope
- FACEBOOK : @shaidhope
Hobbies and Favourites :
Hobbies :
- Listening to music
- Travelling
- Fitness and gym workouts
Favourites:
- Favourite Cricketer : Virat Kohli
- Favourite Footballer : Lionel Messi
- Favourite Shot : Cover Drive
- Favourite IPL Team : Delhi Capitals
Frequently Asked Questions about Shai Hope
Q: Who is Shai Hope?
A: Shai Hope is an West Indies international cricketer
Q: Date of Birth of Shai Hope?
A: 10 November 1993
Q: Where was Shai Hope born?
A: Saint Michael, Barbados
Q: How tall is Shai Hope?
A: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Q: Father Name?
A: Ian Hope
Q: Mother Name?
A: Quinta Hope
Q: Brother Name?
A: Kyle Hope
Q: Sister Name?
A: None
Q: Spouse(wife) Name?
A: None
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