LSG vs RR IPL 2022: Why is Shimron Hetmyer Not Playing Today?

Published on: May 15, 2022 6:42 pm IST|Updated on: May 15, 2022 7:07 pm IST

Shimron Hetmyer IPL 2022 LSG vs RR Dream11 RR Playing 11 Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals live score

Shimron Hetmyer LSG vs RR IPL 2022: In an important development, Rajasthan Royals (RR) star overseas batsman Shimron Hetmyer is not playing the today Indian Premier League (IPL 2022) match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. The Rajasthan Royals are yet to seal a spot in the IPL 2022 playoffs and have two matches remaining in the league stage of the competition. RR have managed to win 7 out of their 12 matches in the ongoing T20 season.

LSG vs RR IPL 2022: Why is Shimron Hetmyer Not Playing Today?

Shimron Hetmyer continues to be unavailable for selection in the Rajasthan Royals playing 11 for the second game in a row. The West Indian left-handed batsman left the RR bio-bubble after the victory against Punjab Kings in order to travel back to Guyana for the birth of his first child.

“We are batting first. That’s been our strength. Couple of changes – Neesham and McCoy Rassie and Sen. Feel that’s the best combination for this game. It’s important to keep a balanced state of mind,” said Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson during the toss.

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Shimron Hetmyer Stats in IPL

Matches Runs Strike-rate IPL 2022 Performance Recent Form
42 808 156.29 291 runs (11 games) 31*, 27*, 6*, 3, 1*, 26*, 29, 59*

 

Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals: Confirmed RR Playing 11

The Rajasthan Royals have made a couple of changes to their playing 11 from the previous game against Delhi Capitals. James Neesham and Obed McCoy have replaced Rassie van der Dussen and Kuldeep Sen respectively.

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RR Playing 11
1. Jos Buttler 
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal
3. Sanju Samson (C & wk)
4. Devdutt Padikkal
5. Jimmy Neesham
6. Riyan Parag

7. Ravichandran Ashwin
8. Trent Boult

9. Obed McCoy
10. Yuzvendra Chahal
11. Prasidh Krishna

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RR 2022 Squad: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel, Rassie van der Dussen, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Kariappa, Navdeep Saini, Obed McCoy, Kuldeep Sen, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Daryll Mitchell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Anunay Singh, Shubham Garhwal, James Neesham, Corbin Bosch.

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