- Full name
- Robert William Trevor Key
- Born
- 12 May 1979, East Dulwich
- Age
- 47 years
- Role
- Opening batsman
- Batting
- Right-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium
Robert William Trevor Key (born 12 May 1979) is an English former cricketer and cricket commentator who played international cricket in all formats for England and domestic cricket for Kent County Cricket Club. He is the current managing director of the England cricket team.
A right-handed opening batsman, Key made appearances at age-group level for Kent from the age of eleven, moving up until he made his first-class debut in 1998. He made eight first-class and four List A appearances for England's youth teams, and was a member of the team that won the 1998 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. Following a season of heavy run-scoring, Key was called up to the England A team in 1999.
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Rob Key: career summary
Rob Key is an opening batsman, born on 12 May 1979 in East Dulwich. Rob Key has played 49 matches on CricInto's records, from 26 Dec 2002 to 9 Sept 2015, for Kent and England.
In the LV= County Championship (24 matches, 2014–2015): 1,061 runs in 43 innings at an average of 25.26 and a strike rate of 48.12, with 1 hundred and 5 fifties (highest score 158).
In the NatWest T20 Blast (12 matches, 2014): 384 runs in 12 innings at an average of 34.91 and a strike rate of 152.99, with 0 hundreds and 3 fifties (highest score 89*).
In Tests (5 matches, 2002–2005): 153 runs in 9 innings at an average of 17.00 and a strike rate of 37.68, with 0 hundreds and 1 fifty (highest score 52). Only matches from 2001 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 5 | 9 | 0 | 153 | 52 | 17.00 | 406 | 37.68 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 2 |
| ODI | 4 | 4 | 0 | 36 | 19 | 9.00 | 101 | 35.64 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| T20I | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10* | - | 8 | 125.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LV= County Championship | 24 | 43 | 1 | 1061 | 158 | 25.26 | 2205 | 48.12 | 1 | 5 | 132 | 2 | 4 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 12 | 12 | 1 | 384 | 89* | 34.91 | 251 | 152.99 | 0 | 3 | 38 | 12 | 1 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 3 | 3 | 0 | 72 | 47 | 24.00 | 105 | 68.57 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| LV= County Championship | 24 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0/12 | - | 6.00 | - | 0 | 0 |
| NatWest T20 Blast | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Royal London One-Day Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sept 2015 | KEN vs GLA LV= County Championship | 94 (150) & 158 (255) | - |
| 21 Aug 2015 | KEN vs DER LV= County Championship | 29 (51) & 67 (133) | - |
| 4 Aug 2015 | KEN vs NOR LV= County Championship | 16 (35) & 42 (154) | - |
| 19 Jul 2015 | KEN vs ESS LV= County Championship | 71 (133) | - |
| 5 Jul 2015 | KEN vs LEI LV= County Championship | 8 (43) & 4 (12) | - |
| 20 Jun 2015 | KEN vs NOR LV= County Championship | 35 (66) & 1 (3) | - |
| 7 Jun 2015 | KEN vs DER LV= County Championship | 18 (42) & 0 (3) | - |
| 3 May 2015 | KEN vs LEI LV= County Championship | 8 (21) & 7 (17) | - |
| 26 Apr 2015 | KEN vs LAN LV= County Championship | 5 (15) & 34 (57) | - |
| 19 Apr 2015 | KEN vs ESS LV= County Championship | 18 (36) & 14 (33) | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Rob Key scored in the LV= County Championship?
Rob Key has scored 1,061 runs in the LV= County Championship, at an average of 25.26.
How many runs has Rob Key scored in the NatWest T20 Blast?
Rob Key has scored 384 runs in the NatWest T20 Blast, at an average of 34.91.
How many runs has Rob Key scored in Tests?
Rob Key has scored 153 runs in Tests, at an average of 17.00. Only matches from 2001 on have ball-by-ball records, so the full career total is higher.
How many hundreds has Rob Key scored?
Rob Key has scored 1 hundred in the LV= County Championship.
What is Rob Key's highest score?
Rob Key's highest score is 158, in the LV= County Championship.
How old is Rob Key?
Rob Key was born on 12 May 1979 in East Dulwich, and is 47 years old.
Which teams has Rob Key played for?
Kent (2014–2015) and England (2002–2009).