Shivnarine Chanderpaul
Guyanese cricketer and Test batsman
Born
August 16th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Guyana
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An accomplished cricketer from Guyana, this player made significant contributions to the West Indies cricket team as a left-handed batsman. Debuted in international cricket in 1994 and continued until 2015, serving as a key player in Test matches. Played 164 Test matches, scoring over 11,000 runs with a batting average exceeding 50, placing him among the most prolific batsmen in the history of Test cricket. Recognized for unique batting style and resilience at the crease, often served as a backbone for the team during challenging innings. Contributed to various series victories and participated in multiple ICC events throughout a distinguished career.
Scored over 11,000 runs in Test cricket
Maintained a batting average over 50
Played a total of 164 Test matches
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