IPL 2022: Shimron Hetmyer wants to pick Kumar Sangakkara's brains to get better as an all-format cricketer

West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer is looking forward to pick the brains of Rajasthan Royals' head coach Kumar Sangakkara to get better not only in the shortest format of the game but also improve his red-ball cricket. The 25-year-old left-handed batter was bought by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 8.5 crore during the IPL mega auction after not being retained by Delhi Capitals. "It's very exciting to play under someone like Kumar Sangakkara.

A legend of the game, I've heard some amazing things about him and can't wait to get his brains on certain aspects of my game, that can help become better not just in the white-ball format but also in the longer version of the game with the red ball," Hetmyer said in a release issued by the franchise. The Guyanese batter had an impact in a finishing role for his previous franchise and he hoped to replicate the same for the Royals in the upcoming edition of the IPL. "I'm really excited to get going for the Royals.

I've heard some really nice things about the franchise from my good friend Evin Lewis, and I can't wait to get going and just enjoy myself as part of the squad," the West Indian southpaw said. Hetmyer, however, played down the price tag, saying it is important he plays any role that comes to him. "There's no pressure of the price tag on me, it's a challenge to help the Royals when I'm out there.

The price tag does not really matter to me, it's the runs I score that help contribute to the team's cause that matter," he said. "I'm ready for any role the team needs me to perform. It's imperative to do well as a player in the squad.