Rob Keogh
A versatile and resilient cricketer who became the dependable heart of Northamptonshire's middle order and a part-time match-winner with his off-spin.
Born 1991 (age 35)·English cricketer·Birthday: October 21·Millennials
Biography
Rob Keogh's career at Northamptonshire is a story of adaptability and quiet triumph. A product of the county's academy, he debuted in 2011 and gradually molded himself into an indispensable all-format player. Primarily a stylish, right-handed batsman, Keogh possessed the technical soundness for first-class cricket and the power for the white-ball game, often stabilizing innings from the crucial number five position. His right-arm off-break bowling, initially a secondary skill, developed into a genuine weapon, particularly in limited-overs cricket where his clever variations and economy rate made him a captain's go-to option. He played a pivotal role in Northamptonshire's trophy successes, contributing crucial runs and wickets when they mattered most. His journey reflects the modern county professional: not always the flashiest name, but a multi-skilled and fiercely loyal competitor central to his team's identity.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Rob was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Rob Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Rob's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the 2016 NatWest T20 Blast with Northamptonshire, contributing with both bat and ball.
- Scored a maiden first-class double century (233 not out) against Sussex in 2022.
- Achieved the rare feat of scoring a century and taking a five-wicket haul in the same first-class match in 2022.
- Has taken over 150 wickets in his professional career alongside scoring thousands of runs.
Did You Know?
He is a qualified electrician, having pursued the trade alongside his early cricket career.
His double century against Sussex in 2022 was the highest individual score by a Northamptonshire player at Wantage Road in 30 years.
He bowled the final over in the dramatic 2016 T20 Blast final victory.
“My role is to adapt to what the team needs on any given day.”
