Shimron Hetmyer to lead Guyana Amazon Warriors in CPL 2022

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The swashbuckling batter Shimron Hetmyer has been appointed as the captain of Guyana Amazon Warriors for the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2022 season. 

Hetmyer has been part of the Warriors' side since the 2016 season and has featured in 47 matches. In the last edition of the tournament, the 25-year-old slammed 218 runs to take the team to the semi-finals. 

He has replaced Nicholas Pooran, who will now feature for the Trinbago Knight Riders from the forthcoming season. 

Hetmyer displayed his leadership skills by helping West Indies to secure their maiden U-19 title in the 2016 edition of the U19 World Cup. 

Hetmyer speaks on the appointment

“I’m really happy to be appointed captain of my country franchise, I’m excited to lead this group of men! I can’t wait for the CPL to begin," said Hetmyer. 

Guyana Amazon Warriors squad for CPL 2022

In the Draft process that transpired last month, the Warriors made key additions to the squad. They secured the services of experienced Imran Tahir for the fifth consecutive season. The inclusion of Tabraiz Shamsi has bolstered their spin attack as well. 

Shai Hope will now play for the Warriors in the upcoming season. The likes of Paul Stirling, Heinrich Klaasen and Colin Ingram are other quality recruitments for them. 

Warriors will kick-off their CPL 2022 campaign against Jamaica Tallawahs on September 3. 

Guyana Amazon Warriors squad: Shimron Hetmyer (captain), Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Shai Hope, Jermaine Blackwood, Chandrapaul Hemraj, Odean Smith, Veerasammy Permaul, Matthew Nandu, Junior Sinclair, Imran Tahir, Colin Ingram, Tabraiz Shamsi, Heinrich Klaasen, Paul Stirling, Ronsford Beaton, Keemo Paul.

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