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HEADLINE: Truly deserved, Dr Shiv Chanderpaul
CaribbeanCricket.com
2018-08-09 08:02:35
Guyanese cricket legend Shivnarine Chanderpaul, a former captain of the West Indies team, will be awarded the Honorary Doctors of Law later this year by the University of the West Indies (UWI). It is a deserving appreciation for an unsung hero who was denied the chance to become the leading test scorer in West Indies cricket, and “forced to retire.” His career was unceremoniously derailed by Dave Cameron’s and the WICB’s whimsical and spiteful actions. The left-handed batsman scored 11,867 runs at an average of 51, with 30 centuries in an illustrious career of 164 Tests to end at the second place in the list of all-time West Indies run-scorers, 86 runs short of legendary Brian Lara with 11,953 runs.
After all, this was the man who personified longevity and tenacity, and survived while 519 Test batsmen perished at the other end, and sharing a record 771 different partnerships in Tests, worthy world records that speak volumes about his durability and dependability. Rahul Dravid, the Indian Wall, is next, but quite some distance behind at 453 Test dismissals at the other wicket, and 738 partnerships. Yet, Chanderpaul has rarely been given deserving accolades, like Dravid and Tendulkar. “That guy with the most Test matches for the West Indies, playing for over 20 years, I don't think people in the West Indies understand exactly his contribution,” the great Brian Lara acknowledges, reminding us that Shiv was instrumental in his many batting feats, and felt his compatriot deserved to go past his record for the most Test runs by a West Indian.
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Norm
2018-08-09 08:23:45
Except for the bit about "was denied the chance to become the leading test scorer in West Indies cricket":
Hear! Hear!
Shiv was scoring very few runs when his career ended. Even if he was explicitly allowed a farewell Test, it was unlikely he would have surpassed Lara's tally. Nevertheless, Shiv richly deserved a formal farewell Test.
runout
2018-08-09 08:36:46
In reply to Norm
Bro Shiv would have busted a ton in his last match. Close case. Story done. Opportunity denied. Windian magga minds at work. And then they wonder why.
The doctor of hitting fat, and blocking fine!!!
Yeah, allyuh talk nah!!!
googley
2018-08-09 09:27:52
In reply to runout
The Seawall Doctor!
Baje
2018-08-09 09:53:24
Why de article blaming Dave. Browne and coach Simmonds were the ones who dropped him.
runout
2018-08-09 09:55:26
ponderiver
2018-08-09 10:09:32
In reply to Baje
Why de article blaming Dave. Browne and coach Simmonds were the ones who dropped him.
maybe di Russians hacking cc.com
Cleg
2018-08-09 10:21:12
They should get Chrissy aka Dr C C to present the award!
runout
2018-08-09 10:23:52
Cleg
2018-08-09 10:27:25
Ninetenjack
2018-08-09 10:57:24
In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com
Well deserved....
JOJO
2018-08-09 11:42:45
In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com
Well deserved. But I hope he doesnt go around calling himself Dr., like another Dr. of Caribbean cricket!
Halliwell
2018-08-09 12:02:37
JOJO
2018-08-09 13:28:34
In reply to Halliwell
Imagine hearing someone say well deserved for an honourary doctorate
He is receiving an honorary doctorate. Isnt that considered an honor? Isnt it customary to congratulate people for receiving an honor? Isnt it considered well-deserved when received?
Narper
2018-08-09 13:49:22
In reply to JOJO
Well deserved. But I hope he doesnt go around calling himself Dr., like another Dr. of Caribbean cricket!
Julian Hunte?
Seechy
2018-08-09 19:06:13
In reply to Baje
Was Clive Lloyd actually.
Seechy
2018-08-09 19:11:24
In reply to Norm
I saw the great man crack 182 against Surrey at the Oval last year. He looked majestic as ever.
Would easily have passed 13,000 test runs had he continued playing.
goofballs
2018-08-09 19:34:53
In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com
will be awarded the Honorary Doctors of Law later this year by the University of the West Indies (UWI).
How did Chrissy let dis happen?
Ain't she the Profess of cricket or something like dat?
I would have thought she wouldda say "over my dead body" or words to such effect.
imusic
2018-08-10 14:16:03
Nice tribute and recognition to a dedicated servant of West Indies cricket.
Congrats!
Halliwell
2018-08-10 14:19:51
In reply to JOJO
It IS considered an honour
I am questioning the fundamental philosophy of awarding an essentially fake academic qualification instead of a statue or something
osrlive
2018-08-10 15:40:42
In reply to goofballs
I would have thought she wouldda say "over my dead body" or words to such effect.
u kno, I haven't seen her post in a while. Maybe she died on the inside