Shai Hope Highlights Shimron Hetmyer’s Role and West Indies’ Confidence Ahead of Key T20 World Cup Matches

West Indies captain Shai Hope praised Shimron Hetmyer as a key asset at No. 3 in the ongoing T20 World Cup, highlighting his impactful 85-run innings against Zimbabwe that helped post the second-highest T20 World Cup total. Hope noted Hetmyer was previously underutilized lower down the order and has embraced his new role. The team’s all-round performance, including contributions from spinners Gudakesh Motie and Akeal Hosein, boosted confidence ahead of upcoming matches against South Africa and India. Hope also acknowledged South Africa’s familiarity with the Ahmedabad venue but expressed confidence in his team’s adaptability, citing players’ prior IPL experience there.