CWI Press Release ; For 21 years he thrilled fans in the West Indies and all over the world. Today, October 25, he received the Honorary Doctor of Laws by the University of the West Indies - https://twitter.com/UWI_StAugustine
We salute Shivnarine Chanderpaul.
The 44-year-old is one of the most outstanding batsmen in West Indies history. He is presently one of the CWI Ambassadors for the ICC Women’s World T20 tournament – to be played in the West Indies from November 9 to 24.
Jennifer Nero, Director of CWI and Tournament Director of ICC Women’s World T20, paid a special tribute to Chanderpaul.
“We want to congratulate Shivnarine Chanderpaul on this significant honour by UWI. It is well deserved. He is an outstanding West Indian, a truly remarkable person who rose to become one of the finest cricketers in West Indies history. A student of the game, a wise head, a strong individual, a leader and fine example to the young people of this region,” Nero said.
“He has demonstrated by virtue of his commitment and performances that once you are prepared to work hard you will reap reward, respect and global acclaim.”
Nero added: “Shiv joined our project team for the ICC Women’s World T20 tournament and has made an immediate impact, again demonstrating his immense passion for the game and his love for the people of the Caribbean.”
During his outstanding international career, which spanned over two decades, Shiv played a record 161 Test matches. He scored 11,867 runs, including 30 centuries, at an impressive average of 51.37 runs per innings.
His top score was 203 not out, which he made on two occasions – against South Africa at his home ground in Guyana and against Bangladesh in Dhaka. He also excelled in 268 One-Day Internationals and scored 8,778 runs, with a best of 150 not out, among his 11 centuries.
In first-class cricket, he has so far played 385 matches, and scored 27,545 runs at an average of over 53 runs per innings. He has 77 centuries and 144 half-centuries so far, with a career-best score of 303 not out for Guyana against Jamaica at Sabina Park.
Overall in this professional career, he has so far made over 1,000 appearances and scored over 50,000 runs – including more than 100 centuries and over 200 half-centuries.
He has received several accolades with the most significant coming in 2008, when he batted for over 1,000 minutes without being dismissed and averaged close to 150 in the Test series against Australia. These awards include the Sir Garfield Sobers trophy for ICC Cricketer of the Year, Wisden Cricketer of the Year, and WICB West Indies Player of the Year.
St John’s, ANTIGUA – Cricket West Indies salutes Dwayne Bravo for his 12 years’ service to West Indies Cricket. This following the all-rounder’s announcement of his retirement from international cricket, yesterday (October 24).
Bravo played 12 years in the WINDIES uniform and has played multiple roles in all three formats and was also captain. During his tenure, he was considered one of the most exciting players.
He has the record of having the best bowling strike rate, 32.7 for any WINDIES players in ODIs in his 164 matches. He took 199 wickets and made 5,874 runs in that format.
Bravo made his international debut against England in ODI in Guyana in April 2004 and played his last T20I in September 2016 against Pakistan in Dubai.
He also has 40 Tests and 66 T20Is to his credit.
As a game-changing all-rounder, Bravo has racked some impressive achievements.
Batting:
Highest Test Score 113
Highest ODI Score 112*
Bowling
86 Test wickets at an economy rate of just 3.17
199 ODI wickets at an average of 29.51
52 T20I wickets
Director of Cricket, Jimmy Adams, in his tribute, says “Dwayne has been an outstanding performer across all three formats of the game. He has consistently added value to all levels of West Indies Cricket with his high level of all-round skill combined with an infectious energy and enthusiasm for the game”
CEO, Johnny Grave says, “On behalf of Cricket West Indies and cricket fans throughout the region, I would like to pay tribute to Dwayne’s International career and thank him for his outstanding contribution to West Indies Cricket. To have won three ICC Global events is a remarkable achievement and will live long in the memories of all West Indies supporters. We hope that Dwayne can continue to contribute to Trinidad and West Indies cricket in the future.”
Bravo remains on the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force squad for the Super50 Cup semis and final this weekend. The Red Force will go up against the CCC Marooners in the second semi-final on Friday (October 26) at the Kensington Oval.
Dwayne captained his team, Trinbago Knight Riders for back to back Caribbean Premier League titles this September.
The reigning 50-over World Cup champions coach, Mark Robinson, said England would be keen on adding a second white ball title to their trophy cabinet.
“You don’t go anywhere and try to lose or to come second so you always plan to win,” Robinson said on arrival.
“We are pleased to be here where the weather is fantastic so it’s a big bonus to be here. We have been preparing for three to four weeks at Loughborough, so there is the advantage to come here to this lovely island and get some more time in the nets, and (playing) matches against quality opposition is ideal for us.”
He continued: “We have two official warm-up matches and two other matches so we are looking to use these matches and get the right kind of preparations which will be invaluable. It’s bit by bit as we move on in the tournament.
“We have the preparations and then we go into the group stage and the first objective will be to get out of the group stage and on to the semis and the final. This is going to be a keenly-contested tournament. It is really exciting.”
England were the toast of the cricket world last year when they beat India to win the 50-over World Cup before a capacity crowd at Lord’s.
West Indies allrounder Dwayne Bravo has called time on his international career. He will however continue to play franchise T20 cricket across the world.
The 35-year-old made his debut in 2004, and played 40 Tests, 164 ODIs and 66 T20Is, although his last international appearance was more than two years ago, in a T20I against Pakistan in September 2016.
In a statement released to the media, Bravo said, "Today I want to confirm to the cricket world that I have officially retired from international cricket in all formats of the game. After 14 years when I made my debut for the West Indies, I still remember that moment I received the maroon cap before walking onto the Lords Cricket Ground against England in July 2004. The enthusiasm and passion I felt then, I have kept with me throughout my career.
Windies were left gutted in the second ODI in Visakhapatnam as a late fightback from India saw the contest ending in a thrilling tie. With the momentum swinging back and forth at the death, it's hard to predict who would have the left the field the happier unit, but with 27 needed from 24 balls with five wickets in hand, Windies would have definitely backed themselves to cross the line. However, the run out of Jason Holder in the 48th over gave India some hope with Shai Hope holding all the cards at that point.
Mohammed Shami then delivered the goods in the penultimate over conceding just six runs leaving Umesh Yadav to defend 14 for the win in the final over. Ashley Nurse got lucky with a boundary off his pads but with seven needed from the final two balls, an Indian victory was on the cards especially with centurion Hope appearing tired. But with five needed off the final ball, the right-hander smashed one behind point to pick up a boundary as Amabati Rayudu failed to grasp the ball despite getting hands to it.
When Kuldeep Yadav struck twice earlier in the chase, Windies were clearly looking down and out losing three wickets in 12 overs. But Hope and Shimron Hetmyer kept them in the hunt by picking boundaries at regular intervals. Hetmyer, in particular, was severe against the spinners striking huge blows one after the other to go past fifty for the second successive time.
