Watch -Shimron Hetmyer Argues With Umpire After Controversial Run-Out vs India

Shimron Hetmyer Unhappy With Umpire (Source: X)West Indies had a difficult start to the first T20I against India at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday, October 6. The visitors lost Shimron Hetmyer to a controversial run-out decision that left the batter visibly unhappy.Earlier, India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bowl first in the opening match of the five-game T20I series. West Indies entered the series with confidence after ending the ODI series with an unlikely win, but their start in the T20I was far from ideal.Shimron Hetmyer’s Dismissal And His Angry ReactionThe incident took place in the fifth over when Axar Patel bowled to Shai Hope. The West Indies captain hit the ball towards the cover region, where Axar made a diving stop. The ball deflected away, giving the batters a chance to take a quick run.Tilak Varma quickly reached the ball and threw it towards wicketkeeper Sanju Samson. Samson collected the throw and broke the stumps as Shimron Hetmyer made a full-length dive to reach the crease. The on-field umpires sent the decision upstairs. The replays showed that Shimron Hetmyer's bat was in the air when the bails were removed. Although the bat appeared to have crossed the crease, no part of it was grounded behind the line at the crucial moment.The decision clearly frustrated the West Indies batter. Hetmyer immediately spoke to the on-field umpires and appeared unhappy with the call. He continued expressing his disappointment before walking back towards the dressing room.Hetmyer's frustration was also visible in the dugout, where he looked angry and disappointed after his dismissal.ALSO READWhy Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Not Playing In India vs West Indies 1st T20I?Watch The Video Here:Dr.knight 🦷(Arib) @los_pollosss Another unlucky dismissal of Shimron Hetmyer ... looks visibly frustrated #indvwi Oct 6, 2026, 7:39 PM Most Run-Out Dismissals for West Indies in T20IsShimron Hetmyer holds the record for the most run-out dismissals for West Indies in T20Is, with 7. Andre Fletcher is next with 6, while five players are tied on 4 each.7 – Shimron Hetmyer*6 – Andre Fletcher4 – Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Lendl Simmons, Shai Hope, Akeal HoseinThe run-out added to West Indies’ early problems in the match. For West Indies, the focus will now shift to Shai Hope and the remaining batters as they look to recover from the early setback. At the time of writing this article, West Indies are at 82/3 in 10 overs.ALSO READWas Shimron Hetmyer Out or Not Out? ICC Rule Explained Over Controversial Run-Out