Hetmyer determined to make WICB President’s XI selection count

OPENING batsman Shimron Hetmyer is already considered one of Guyana’s and the Region’s brightest prospects and his exploits while captaining the West Indies Under-19 team that won the ICC Under-19 World Cup in Bangladesh in February, put his promising career further on track.Now he has another challenge facing him. The 19-year-old has been named in the 13-man WICB President’s XI squad, announced by the WICB Selection panel last week.
The team will face South Africa in a day/night 50-over match at Queen’s Park Oval today at 13:00 hrs.
Speaking with Chronicle Sport recently, Hetmyer is determined to make the opportunity count.
“I am determined to make it count. If I make the final X1, I want to grab this opportunity with both hands; I am eager to prove myself against high quality players,” said Hetymer.
The youngster admitted that the opportunity will definitely be a learning experience, adding that he will use it to further strengthen his game.
The WICB President’s XI will be led by Test opening batsman Kraigg Brathwaite. The squad also includes left-hander Evin Lewis, who was a member of the West Indies team, which won the ICC World T20 in India last month.
Several other players with international experience have also been selected, including batsmen Jermaine Blackwood, and Jason Mohammed; wicket-keeper Shane Dowrich; left-arm spinner Nikita Miller; and allrounder Rayad Emrit.
The Proteas are using the match as part of their preparations for the upcoming Tri Nation ODI Series, which also features West Indies and Australia.
Full Squad reads: Kraigg Brathwaite (Captain), Shimron Hetymer, Jermaine Blackwood, Damion Jacobs, Shane Dowrich, Jason Mohammed, Evin Lewis, Alzarri Joseph, Jon Russ Jaggesar, Andre McCarthy, Nikita Miller, Rayad Emrit and Delorn Johnson.

Take on the South Africa fast bowling , Youth !

Faster they com , faster they go 

In terms of Hetmeyer, I stand by what I said but if proven wrong so be it as I have no vested interest.

My opinion is based on what I have seen throughout the U19 world cup particularly his temperament whilst batting.

In the recent game against SA for the President's XI he once again failed to maintain calm and focus losing his wicket just before rain intervened.

That said he made a very good start last season scoring a good ton so very well done to him.

The fact the selectors selected him for the President's XI, traditionally a dress rehearsal for the 1st team for some, shows they see something I do not and they are better placed and whose opinions matter most.

I am sure he will improve with more games under his belt and the very best of luck to him.

Lewis represented the U19s in 2010 in New Zealand, playing three matches.

Unlike Hetmeyer who is the Captain WIN a Championship 2016.

Lewis is unlikely to succeed IF Hetmeyer will NOT.

Difference is Selectors had confidence to PLAY him against South Africa.

whilst a non confidence in slotting Lewis for this Tri series.

Current age 19 years 158 days  hetmeyer


Current age 24 years 157 days  lewis