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Who is Emilio Gay? Know About His Relationships, Family, Career, Stats and More

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A gifted young cricket player who was born in England but plays for the Italian national team, Emilio Gay, is rapidly establishing himself in the sport. Gay can score runs quickly and is a skilled left-handed batsman, playing a brand of cricket that's a bit more free-flowing. Furthermore, he's a beast in Test cricket, that's a testament to his resilience and his grit. A major quality that makes him a must-have in any setup is his ability to perform under pressure. All this makes him an intriguing prospect to watch out for in the future.

Emilio Gay Biography

Emilio Nico Gay was born on 14 April 2000, in Bedford, England. Gay developed his cricketing talents at Bedford School, where his cricketing career started. In 2019, he made his first-class debut for Northamptonshire, demonstrating his ability and promise.

Full NameEmilio Nico Gay
Date of Birth14 April 2000
Age25 years (as of June 2025)
NationalityItalian (eligible via descent) / English-born
Birth PlaceBedford, Bedfordshire, England
HeightNo reliable data
Current Teams

Italy National Cricket Team

Durham (County Championship)

RoleTop-order batter
Batting StyleLeft-handed
Debut5 July 2025, Italy vs Guernsey | T20I
Jersey No.

24 (Durham)

19 (Northamptonshire)

Net WorthApprox. $1 million
Relationship StatusNot publicly disclosed
Emilio Gay Biography

Emilio Gay Religion & Caste

Emilio Gay hasn't revealed his religion publicly anywhere on any official record or verified sources. As far as his caste is concerned, there is no caste system in the western culture.

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Emilio Gay Family

There is almost no data available on his family anywhere on the internet. Therefore, it's quite impossible to provide any details of his family members or their respective roles in his life.

Emilio Gay Father

Unfortunately, there is no information available on Emilio Gay father, which is obvious because there is nothing on his entire family. He might have played a crucial role in his life or not; we'll never know.

Emilio Gay Mother

The same is the case with Emilio Gay mother; there is not a single piece of information about her or what was her influence on his life. We know nothing about that.

Emilio Gay Brother

With no information at all on Emilio Gay's family, it is really hard to determine if he has a brother. Even if he has a brother, finding his personal details would be impossible.

Emilio Gay Sister

It is quite difficult to tell if Emilio Gay has a sister because there is absolutely no information available about his family. He might has a sister, but it's all conjecture until we're able to confirm it.

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Emilio Gay Instagram

Emilio Gay has an Instagram account under the handle @emilio_nico, where he has more than 5.2k followers. He regularly posts photos and updates of his personal and professional life on the platform.

Emilio Gay Twitter

Emilio Gay also has an X (formerly known as Twitter) account under the handle @emilio_nico1, where he has around 700 followers. He shares glimpses of his cricketing journey on the platform.

Emilio Gay Facebook

Emilio Gay does have a Facebook account under the handle Emilio Nico Gay, where he has more than 1k followers. However, he hasn't been active on the platform since 2020.

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Emilio Gay Jersey Number

Emilio Gay used to sport the 19-number jersey when he was with Northamptonshire, but he has now switched to Durham's number 24 jersey. Unfortunately, we don't have the jersey number for his Italian international team.

Emilio Gay Relationships

Emilio Gay hasn't revealed much about his personal life either on official sites or on his social media. Consequently, his dating history is also kept a secret by him. So, we don't know anything about his personal relationships.

Emilio Gay Girlfriend

There is no information available about Emilio Gay girlfriend. It's not even confirmed that he has a girlfriend. Therefore, nothing can we share on this topic.

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Emilio Gay Net Worth & Salary

Emilio Gay
Emilio Gay (Official Instagram account of Emilio Gay/@emilio_nico)

Emilio Gay is relatively new to professional cricket and has only a few cricket contracts and deals to his name, the details of which aren't accessible at the moment. However, the estimated Emilio Gay net worth must be around $1 million based on his recent three-year deal with Durham and his previous deals with Northamptonshire, and his current match fees playing for Italy.

Estimated Net WorthApprox. $1 million
County Contract (Durham)Three-year deal from 2025 onward; financial terms undisclosed
T20I Match FeesReceives standard ICC fees; exact amounts not publicly stated.
Other EarningsIncludes match fees for club, county, and Italy, plus potential endorsements
Emilio Gay Net Worth & Salary

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Emilio Gay Career

Emilio Gay
Emilio Gay (Image Credits: Official Instagram account of Emilio Gay/@emilio_nico)

Emilio Gay career in international cricket started with the Guernsey vs Italy T20I match at The Hague on 5th July 2025. He's currently inches away from scripting history as Italy is just a step away from qualifying for the ICC Men's T20I World Cup 2026.

International Career

Emilio Gay has just played 2 T20I matches for Italy in international cricket. From those matches, he has 58 runs at an average of 29.00 and a strike rate of 231.99 with a top score of 50. He also has eight 4s and two 6s from the format.

FormatMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
T20Is220585029.0025231.99018200
International Stats

Vitality Blast Career

Emilio Gay has been a constant feature of the Vitality Blast since 2021, where he has scored 268 runs from 12 matches at an average of 24.36 and a strike rate of 132.67 with a high score of 53. He also has thirty-five 4s, four 6s, and a catch to his name in the league. With his amazing performances, fans might get to see him in the IPL soon.

TournamentMatInnsNORunsHSAveBFSR100s50s4s6sCtSt
Vitality Blast121102685324.36202132.670135410
Other Leagues Stats

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Emilio Gay Achievements & Awards

Emilio Gay has achieved some impressive feats in his relatively short career. In 2021, he scored his maiden first-class century (101 vs Kent). The following year, he hit four consecutive List A half-centuries for Italy in the Challenge League, including 96* vs Tanzania. He also achieved a maiden first-class double century (261 vs Middlesex), his career-best, and became the top-performer again in County cricket with 860 Championship runs. Finally, he made his T20I debut for Italy in 2025, including scoring a 50 on debut and continuing his consistent form.

YearAchievement / Award
2021Scored his maiden first-class century (101 vs Kent)
2022Hit four consecutive List A half-centuries for Italy in the Challenge League
2024Achieved a maiden first-class double century (261 vs Middlesex)
2025Made his T20I debut for Italy, including scoring a 50 on debut
Emilio Gay Achievements & Awards

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FAQs

Who is Emilio Gay?

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Emilio Gay is an English-born cricketer of Italian descent currently making waves in county and international cricket. 

What is Emilio Gay age and birthday?

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He is currently 25 years old, and Emilio Gay birthday comes on 14 April every year.

What is Emilio Gay height?

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Unfortunately, there is no reliable data available on Emilio Gay height.

Who is Emilio Gay girlfriend?

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There is no information on Emilio Gay's girlfriend anywhere on the internet. His relationship status isn't even verified. Thus, we are unable to provide anything on this subject.

How many centuries has Emilio Gay scored?

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Emilio Gay is still very new to professional cricket, still he has scored 10 centuries so far - 9 from First-Class and 1 from List A cricket. 

What is Emilio Gay net worth and salary?

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We don't have much information about his wealth, but the estimated Emilio Gay net worth is around $1 million.

What is Emilio Gay jersey number?

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When he played with Northamptonshire, Emilio Gay wore the number 19 jersey; however, he has now deflected to Durham's number 24 jersey. Regretfully, his Italian international team's shirt number is unknown to us.

What are Emilio Gay career achievements?

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He scored four straight List A half-centuries for Italy in the Challenge League the following year, including 96* against Tanzania. Along with reaching his career-highest first-class double century (261 against Middlesex), he also became the top-scoring player in County cricket once more with 860 Championship runs. In 2025, he finally made his T20I debut for Italy, keeping his steady trend, and scored a 50 on his debut.

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