‘Winning the World Cup was an emotional experience’

FLASHBACK! West Indies U19 skipper Shimron Hetmeyer of Guyana receives the World Cup trophy. (Photo courtesy of WICB media)

West Indies U19 Captain, Shimron Hetmyer said winning the International Cricket Council (ICC) U19 World Cup with his fellow Guyanese teammates was an emotional experience.

After coming close in 2014, the Hetmyer- led side brought back the spoils to the Caribbean after some 12 years and Stabroek Sport caught up with the 19 year-old Berbician yesterday who briefly touched on his World Cup journey along with his short-term goals.

“To be a Captain of the first ever West Indies Under 19 team that