🔥 Trending Who is Keemo Paul? West Indies Cricketer

Keemo Paul is a West Indian cricketer from Guyana, known for his role as a right-handed batter and right-arm fast-medium bowler ¹². He is considered a bowling all-rounder ⁶.

Paul gained initial recognition during the 2016 Under-19 World Cup for a contentious sequence of events ². He made his debut for the senior West Indies team in all three formats (One Day Internationals, Twenty20 Internationals, and Tests) in 2018 ⁵⁸. He also plays for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League ¹.

Recent Developments:

As of July 1, 2026, Keemo Paul has been added to the West Indies squad for the upcoming second Test match against Sri Lanka ⁴.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Keemo Mandela Angus Paul was born on February 21, 1998 ¹⁶. Hailing from Guyana, he developed through the Guyanese age-group cricket system ⁵. He is noted for being inspired by his state-mate, Shivnarine Chanderpaul ⁵.

Playing Style and Role

Paul is primarily recognized as a bowling all-rounder ⁶. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm fast-medium ¹⁶. During the U-19 World Cup, he showcased his all-round capabilities by taking seven wickets and scoring 166 runs ⁸.

International and League Career

Paul's senior international career began in 2018, with debuts across all three formats for the West Indies ⁸. Beyond international cricket, he participates in various leagues. He plays for the Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League ¹. He has also played for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) ⁷.

Key Career Highlights

• 2016 Under-19 World Cup: Gained prominence, partly due to a controversial incident ².
• 2018: Made his senior international debut in Test, ODI, and T20I formats for the West Indies ⁸.
• Club Cricket: Represents Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League ¹ and has played for Delhi Capitals in the IPL ⁷.
• 2026: Added to the West Indies squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka ⁴.