Georgetown : Guyanese cricket icon, Shivnarine ‘Shiv’ Chanderpaul passed the 11,000 run mark in test cricket, during the West Indies’ match against New Zealand last night.
Sport Minister today says on learing of the good news extended congratulations to Chanderpaul on achievement of this milestone.
“He is a tenacious batsman and has worked very hard over the years. He is determined, disciplined and these have helped him achieve this milestone, and he continues to be an inspiration to young cricketers throughout the world. I wish him continued success, and I once again offer congratulations to Shiv,” Dr. Anthony said.
Cricinfo website, reporting on the cricketer’s achievement said that, “Unfazed by the indiscretion shown by other batsmen, Chanderpaul batted confidently, driving at the full deliveries, pulling the short ones and using his feet to Ish Sodhi. A powerful pull off Neil Wagner took him past 11,000 runs in Test cricket and three boundaries in the next over bowled by Sodhi brought him his 62nd half-century in Tests.”
Attacking bowling from Tim Southee on the third day left West Indies barely hanging on in the Dunedin Test, in New Zealand, the website stated.
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