Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Not Known |
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| Educational Qualification | High School Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Ethnicity | Afro-Barbadian |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | He resides in Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Hobbies | Playing Basketball & Football, Modelling, Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Ian Hope | ||||
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| Mother | Quinta Hope | ||||
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| Spouse | N/A |
Career
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| Domestic/State Team(s) | Barbados, Barbados Tridents | ||||||
| Coach/Mentor | Alan Wells, Barry Forde, Graeme West | ||||||
| Favourite Shot | Cover Drive | ||||||
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| Career Turning Point | In 2015, when he scored a double-hundred for Barbados against the Windward Islands, which caught the selectors' attention and was included in West Indies' Test squad against England. | ||||||
Favourites
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Shai comes from a family passionate about sports: his father played club cricket, and his mother excelled in netball and cricket. | |
| At 17, Shai received a life-changing opportunity with a 2-year scholarship from St. Bede’s School of Sussex to develop his cricket skills. | |
| Upon joining Bede’s 1st XI cricket team, Shai was appointed captain by coach Alan Wells. | |
| Shai scored his first ODI century in 2016, against Zimbabwe, where he made 102 runs in a match that ended in a tie, earning him the Man of the Match award. | |
| Shai became a cricket sensation overnight in 2017 after scoring 147 and 118 not out in the Leeds Test against England, leading West Indies to a historic victory by 5 wickets. | |
| His first name is pronounced as 'Shey' or 'Shaye,' not 'Shy.' | |
| Renowned West Indian cricket writer Tony Cozier has hailed Shai as 'A stylish number 3 batsman.' | |
| In the 2024 IPL auction held in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena, Shai was selected by Delhi Capitals for Rs. 75 lakh as the base price. |
