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Kemar Roach

Kemar Roach is a West Indies fast bowler who made his Test debut in 2009. Known for his ability to seam and swing the ball, he has taken over 280 Test wickets and was a key bowler for the West Indies and Surrey. As of 2025, the 37-year-old has returned to play for Surrey in their first four County Championship matches, with the 2025 issue being discussions about a potential player/mentor role with Cricket West Indies. 

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Full Name
Kemar Andre Jamal Roach
Date Of Birth
June 30, 1988
Birthplace
St. Lucy, Barbados
Batting Style
Right-handed
Bowling Style
Right-arm fast seam
Role
Bowler
Place Of Birth
Lucy, Barbados
Born
30 June 1988
Country
West Indies
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Durham vs Kent · Match 4 First Class April 3, 2026 21 45 3 0 46.67
New Zealand vs West Indies · 3rd Test Test December 18, 2025 4 16 1 0 25.00
New Zealand vs West Indies · 2nd Test Test December 10, 2025 5 10 1 0 50.00
New Zealand vs West Indies · 1st Test Test December 2, 2025 68 290 9 0 23.45
Surrey vs Hampshire · 8th Match First Class April 11, 2025 6 6 1 0 100.00
Essex vs Surrey · 1st Match First Class April 4, 2025 1 10 0 0 10.00

Matches

Durham Durham
295/10 & 336/2
Result
370/10 & 260/9d
DUR won by 8 wickets April 24, 2026 3:30 pm
Lancashire Lancashire
Gloucestershire Gloucestershire
175/10 & 205/10
Result
605/5d
DUR won by an inning and 225 runs April 10, 2026 3:30 pm
Durham Durham
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Notable Achievements

  • Part of the Surrey team that won the 2022 County Championship.
  • Became the first West Indies bowler since 2005 to take 10 wickets in a Test match in 2012.
  • Took a hat-trick against the Netherlands in the 2011 Cricket World Cup. 

Kemar Roach International Debuts

  • T20I debut: June 20, 2008, against Australia
  • ODI debut: August 20, 2008, against Bermuda
  • Test debut: July 9, 2009, against Bangladesh