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Hetmyer's ODI Comeback: Ready for World Cup?
16 Jul
Summary
- Shimron Hetmyer returns to West Indies ODI squad after sporadic appearances.
- He scored 164 runs off 120 balls in MLC 2026 for Seattle Orcas.
- Hetmyer displayed high strike rates in recent T20 international matches.

Shimron Hetmyer has been brought back into the West Indies One Day International (ODI) squad. This move comes as the team prepares for the World Cup next year. Hetmyer's participation in ODIs has been infrequent, with his most recent appearance in June 2025 and the one preceding it in November 2024.
While Hetmyer achieved moderate success in the MLC 2026, scoring 164 runs from 120 balls for the Seattle Orcas, his recent T20 performances suggest he could be a significant asset. He demonstrated strike rates of 186.46 in the T20 World Cup and 157.40 in the T20I series win against Sri Lanka. His return is seen as a strategic move to bolster the batting lineup for the upcoming global tournament.