Earlier I used to overthink, now I let the bat do the talking: WI hero Shimron Hetmyer | Cricket News
Shimron Hetmyer, who destroyed Zimbabwe’s bowling with his brutal onslaught in the West Indies’ 107-run win in a T20 World Cup Super Eights match here on Monday, said the key was to stop overthinking and simply let his bat do the talking. Hetmyer blasted seven sixes and seven fours in a breathtaking 85 off just 34 balls as the Caribbean side powered their way to 254 for 6, the second-highest team total in the tournament’s history. Hetmyer, who was named Player of the Match, said earlier he used to plan and overthink a lot, which was proving detrimental to his batting. “Not overthinking my batting (now). In the past, I used to overthink a lot… about plans, about getting out. Now, I’m trying to think less and let the bat do the talking, just react (to the situation),” said the West Indies white-ball specialist after the game. He said the match-changing knock meant a great deal to him, especially after a lean outing against Italy in the group stage where he managed just one run. …
