Introduction
Shimron Hetmyer is one of the few contemporary batsmen blessed with explosive power and nonchalant flair. He’s taken almost a decade entertaining crowds around the world playing international cricket and T20 franchises by storm, often changing the game within a few overs. Hetmyer was once captain of the West Indies Under-19 side that won the 2014 World Cup and is now a mainstay in the IPL. Read on for Shimron Hetmyer’s life story, family background, and history including his age, wife, education, biography and more updated. Please note that all information on this page is from publicly available sources and has been fact-checked to the best of our ability.
Who is Shimron Hetmyer
Shimron Odilon Hetmyer is a cricketer from Guyana who plays for the West Indies cricket team. He batted in the top order as a left-handed batter and could bowl right-arm leg-break occasionally. Hetmyer rose to prominence after leading West Indies Under-19s to their title win at the 2016 Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Bangladesh with a win against India in the final. Hetmyer was included by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in their list of five breakout stars for men’s cricket in 2018. He has played domestic cricket for several T20 teams such as Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League and Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.
Shimron Hetmyer Age
Shimron Hetmyer was born on December 26, 1996, in Cumberland, East Berbice-Corentyne, Guyana. (Source-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimron_Hetmyer) as of 2026, he is 29 years old. His date of birth places him under the astrological sign of Capricorn.
Shimron Hetmyer Height, Weight or Physical Attribute
Hetmyer stands at approximately 5 feet 10 inches, or about 1.78 metres tall. His weight is reported to be around 75 k.g. His sturdy, athletic build supports the powerful hitting that has become his trademark, particularly against pace bowling in the middle overs of limited-overs cricket
Shimron Hetmyer Early Life
Hetmyer was born in Cumberland, a Berbice village which has spawned numerous West Indies cricketers. He learnt to play cricket at a young age, influenced by his brother Seon, himself a former inter-county cricketer. Hetmyer would watch his brother playing cricket from around the age of six at the Young Warriors Club ground. People who watched him bat realised he was special from a young age. He started playing organised cricket at about 9 years old at school. Hetmyer has mentioned growing up idolising West Indies great Brian Lara as well as his brother. Hetmyer grew up in a cricket-mad household in Berbice.
Shimron Hetmyer Family Background
● Father – Gladstone Hetmyer worked at a sugar estate in East Canje before retiring. He is reported to have played cricket in his youth.
● Mother – Ingrid Hetmyer.
● Brothers and Sisters – Shimron is the youngest of four children.
● Elder brother – Seon Hetmyer played senior inter-county cricket and got Shimron into cricket. Hetmyer Senior is described as one of Shimron’s first cricketing influences.
● Elder sisters – Shonette Hetmyer and Shonelle Hetmyer
● Extended Family – An Afro-Guyanese family who have been described as close- knit and supportive. They used to take young Shimron along to local matches and club sessions.
Shimron Hetmyer Education
Hetmyer attended primary school at Rose Hall Estate Primary School in Rose Hall, Guyana. He started playing cricket at school around age 9. Hetmyer attended Berbice High School and played cricket and football (soccer) for the school. Hetmyer was groomed by playing cricket through school and regional cricket systems present in Berbice and went on to play for Guyana’s junior and senior sides.
Shimron Hetmyer Career and Stats
Career Timeline
● 2014: Debuted in first-class cricket for Guyana and named in the West Indies Under-19 World Cup squad.
● 2016: Led the West Indies Under-19 side to the Under-19 World Cup title in Bangladesh, defeating India in the final and made his CPL T20 debut for Guyana Amazon Warriors.
● April 21, 2017: Debuted for the West Indies in Test cricket against Pakistan.
● December 20, 2017: Made his ODI debut against New Zealand.
● January 1, 2018: Made his T20I debut against New Zealand.
● March 2018: Scored his first ODI century against UAE in the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier, Harare. Won player of the match award.
● August 2018: Became the youngest batsman to score a century in CPL history when he hit a 100 against Jamaica Tallawahs. Secured a red- ball central contract from Cricket West Indies.
● December 2018: Purchased by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2019 IPL. Played in his debut IPL season.
● February 2019: Scored the fastest century by a West Indies batter in ODI history off 82 balls against England.
● 2019: Named in the 2019 Cricket World Cup and surpassed 1,000 ODI runs during the tournament.
● 2020-21: Played IPL for Delhi Capitals after being released from RCB.
● 2021: Bought by Multan Sultans as a replacement player in PSL.
● 2022: Selected by the Rajasthan Royals at the IPL auction and remains with the franchise; also named in the 2022 T20 World Cup squad but dropped from the side after missing a rescheduled flight to the tournament; appointed captain of CPL franchise Guyana Amazon Warriors.
● 2024: Named in West Indies squad for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
● February 2025: Made his debut in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) for Khulna Tigers.
● 2026: Named in West Indies squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Scored 85 from 34 balls against Zimbabwe in the Super 8 stage of the competition at Wankhede Stadium, the fastest fifty by a West Indies player in T20 World Cups and was awarded Man of the Match for his innings. Retained by Rajasthan Royals at around Rs 11 crore in the 2026 IPL auction.
Career Stats at a Glance
● Played 16 Tests scoring 838 runs at an average of nearly 28, with 5 half-centuries.
● Played approx 57 ODIs with over 1500 runs at a batting average in the low 30s, including 5 centuries and 4 half-centuries.
● At the time of writing, aggressive death bowler with a strike rate of over 115 in T20Is, multiple West Indies half-centuries.
● IPL career so far: Has played close to 100 matches for 3 different franchises(RCB, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals), over 1500 runs with a strike rate of over 140.
● Domestic/franchise leagues: Plays regularly for the Guyana Amazon Warriors (CPL). Debuted in BPL for Khulna Tigers in 2025.
Shimron Hetmyer Personal Life
Hetmyer’s wife is Nirvani Hetmyer. The couple had their first child, a son together in May 2022. Hetmyer took a short break from his IPL responsibilities to be with his wife during the birth of their child. His Instagram bio claims that he is now a father to 2 boys. Hetmyer has previously spoken about how he considers himself a family man first and foremost despite his cricket career. He currently resides between Guyana and wherever his franchise work takes him.
Shimron Hetmyer Social Media
Hetmyer is active on all major social media platforms. He frequently posts photos and videos documenting his career, training regimen, travels and family life. Hetmyer has nearly 300,000 followers on Instagram (@shetmyer), over 23,000 followers on X formerly Twitter(@SHetmyer) and nearly 40,000 followers on Threads(@SHetmyer). There is also a fan-made Facebook page for Hetmyer which has amassed nearly 30,000 followers. Fans of Hetmyer are able to stay updated with his life on and off the cricket field through social media.
Conclusion
Shimron Hetmyer went from running after his brother with a baseball cap to the matches in Berbice as a young boy to lifting the World Cup with the Under-19 side. From there, he has gone on to be an international and T20 franchise cricketer. For someone who can clear boundaries at will, there has been plenty of graft in Hetmyer’s career. At times out of form and out of the side through injuries or being omitted, Hetmyer’s short-burst game changing ability ensures that he is in high demand for white- ball cricket. Representing the West Indies and around franchises worldwide, Hetmyer is one of the more entertaining middle-order batsmen in the game.
FAQ’S
Shimron Hetmyer was born on December 26, 1996, making him 29 years old as of 2026.
He is from Cumberland, East Berbice-Corentyne, Guyana.
He has played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals, the franchise he currently represents.
He is a left-handed batter who can also bowl right-arm leg-break.
Yes, he is married to Nirvani Hetmyer, and the couple have two sons together.
He is known for his explosive middle-order batting, captaining the West Indies to the 2016 Under-19 World Cup title, and standout innings.
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