Hetmyer played in all seven games for Vipers this season, but failed to fulfill his potential. While he scored just 111 runs in six innings at an average of 18.50, he had an impressive strike rate of 160.86. Hetmyer’s highest score was the breathtaking 48 he amassed from just 25 balls against ADKR on December 5.
Tom Moody, Vipers’ Director of Cricket, expressed his disappointment after losing the services of a seasoned campaigner in the shortest format such as Hetmyer. However, the former Australian all-rounder explained how Roy can help the Vipers in the backend of the tournament.
“We are extremely disappointed to lose a player of Shimron’s quality and experience as he has played a positive role in our squad this season, but securing someone of Jason’s pedigree and experience certainly softens that blow,” Moody told ESPNcricinfo.
“Jason ticks all the boxes for us. He knows the format inside and out, he is a versatile batsman who can move through the gears, he gives us options up and down the order, he has been playing recently and he has experience in the ILT20,” he added.
Roy recently played in the Nepal Premier League, shortly after his stint in the Abu Dhabi T10 League. He also has extensive experience playing in the ILT20, having represented Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in two matches in 2024 last season and Sharjah Warriorz in twelve matches.
The Vipers have already reached the playoffs. On Saturday, December 20, they defeated Sharjah Warriorz by four wickets to record their seventh win in eight matches this season. Roy came in as an Impact Player and was dismissed for one run in six balls.
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