1. Kemar Andre Jamal Roach was born on 30 June 1988 and is a Barbadian international cricketer who plays for the West Indies in Test and One Day Internationals.
19 Facts About Kemar Roach
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Kemar Roach triumphantly claimed the BBL02 title with the Brisbane Heat and was an essential part of the Surrey side which eventually won the 2022 County Championship title.
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Kemar Roach made history for the West Indies as he was the first West Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in a Cricket World Cup, which he did against the Netherlands during the 2011 tournament.
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On 7 June 2008, Kemar Roach was selected in the West Indies Test squad to face Australia in the third Test.
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Kemar Roach made his international debut on 20 June 2008 in a Twenty20 international against Australia; it was the first senior Twenty20 match he had played in.
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Kemar Roach was drafted into the squad for the last two ODIs against Australia in July 2008 after Australia won the first three games and sealed a series victory.
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Shortly before West Indies embarked on a tour of Australia in November to December 2009; senior players such as Chris Gayle and Shivnarine Chanderpaul returned to the squad, but Kemar Roach had sufficiently impressed selectors during the dispute that he retained his place.
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Kemar Roach was one of the most sought-after players at the 2010 IPL auctions along with Kieron Pollard and Shane Bond.
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Kemar Roach played just two matches for the Chargers in the 2010 season, against Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders.
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The West Indies hosted the 2010 ICC World Twenty20 in April and May West Indies exited the competition in the first round; Kemar Roach played in three of the team's matches, and was West Indies' second highest wicket-taker behind Darren Sammy.
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Kemar Roach was part of the West Indies squad which toured Sri Lanka in November and December 2010.
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Kemar Roach signed a contract in August 2011 to represent Worcestershire in English domestic cricket.
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On 30 June 2014, Kemar Roach picked up his 100th wicket in test match cricket, with BJ Watling caught by Jason Holder at point for 29, in the third test between the Windies and New Zealand at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.
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On 7 March 2018, Kemar Roach took his 100th ODI wicket, having Rohan Mustafa caught behind for eight by Shimron Hetmyer, in an eventual win over the UAE at the Old Hararians Sports Club.
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In June 2018, Kemar Roach claimed his 150th test wicket, dismissing Kusal Perera for 32, in the second test against Sri Lanka at Saint Lucia's Darren Sammy Cricket Ground.
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Kemar Roach was later bestowed with the ESPNcricinfo's Test Bowling Performance of the Year Award for his spell of 5 for 17 in the first match of the 2019 test series against England played at Kensington Oval.
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In June 2020, Kemar Roach was named in the West Indies' Test squad, for their series against England.
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In 2021, Kemar Roach signed for Surrey County Cricket Club, joining up with the squad soon after Sri Lanka's tour of the Caribbean.
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In June 2022, Kemar Roach then dismissed Tamim Iqbal to claim his 250th wicket in Test cricket.