Gareth Roderick

Gareth Hugh Roderick (born 29 August 1991) is an English-South African cricketer who plays for Worcestershire County Cricket Club.

Key Information

Roderick in 2023
Personal information
Full name	Gareth Hugh Roderick
Born	(1991-08-29) 29 August 1991 (age 34) Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Batting	Right-handed
Bowling	Right-arm medium
Role	Wicket-keeper
Domestic team information
Years	Team
2011–2012	KwaZulu-Natal
2013–2020	Gloucestershire (squad no. 17)
2021–present	Worcestershire (squad no. 9)
FC debut	24 March 2011 KZN v Free State
LA debut	27 March 2011 KZN v Free State
Career statistics
Competition FC LA T20 Matches 156 80 76 Runs scored 7,629 2,096 750 Batting average 33.46 33.26 18.75 100s/50s 12/44 5/10 0/1 Top score 172* 152* 71 Catches/stumpings 450/8 78/10 51/3
Competition	FC	LA	T20
Matches	156	80	76
Runs scored	7,629	2,096	750
Batting average	33.46	33.26	18.75
100s/50s	12/44	5/10	0/1
Top score	172*	152*	71
Catches/stumpings	450/8	78/10	51/3
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 26 September 2025
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He is a right-handed batsman who also plays as a wicket-keeper. Roderick made his first-class debut for KwaZulu-Natal against Free State on 24 March 2011.^[1]

Roderick was spotted by Gloucestershire whilst playing league cricket for Cheltenham Cricket Club in the West of England Premier League. He subsequently signed a two-year contract with Gloucestershire in the autumn of 2012, having qualified as a non-overseas player due to having an English mother. He originally came over to England in 2010 playing for Old Cricket Club where he broke the league record for the Northants Cricket League. He also broke the league club record for the highest score. After a successful first county season, where he averaged 44.33 and scored over 600 runs, he signed a contract extension until 2016.^[2]

Ahead of the 2021 county season, Roderick joined Worcestershire on a three-year contract.^[3]