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Guyana's Romario Shepherd: From Backyard Cricket to RCB Stardom
10 Apr
Summary
- Shepherd grew up playing cricket with improvised tools in Guyana.
- He was inspired by West Indian legend Dwayne Bravo's all-round skills.
- Shepherd finds Virat Kohli surprisingly funny off the cricket field.
Romario Shepherd, an all-rounder for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, recounted his inspiring path from Linden, Guyana, to the IPL stage. His early days involved playing cricket in his yard with makeshift bats and balls, a far cry from professional gear.
Inspired by Dwayne Bravo's all-around prowess, Shepherd developed his game, transitioning from a gap-finding batsman to a destructive six-hitter. His white-ball career gained significant attention in 2018 during the Caribbean Premier League.
Shepherd's arrival at RCB, a franchise many West Indians supported due to Chris Gayle, has been a memorable experience. He highlighted the welcoming atmosphere in the RCB dressing room, praising senior players and noting Virat Kohli's unexpected humor off the field.
Representing RCB has provided Shepherd with a profound global connection, with fans chanting the team's name even when he plays for the West Indies. He described the experience as feeling like family.
