Quote:Typically, great West Indian batsmen didn't overindulge in defensive play. To recall names like Headley, the three Ws, Kanhai, Sobers, Richards, and Lara is to recall images of batsmen dictating terms to even the best bowlers.

Chanderpaul was not of that genre. Whereas those batsmen thrilled the crowds and kept the scoreboard racing with full-bloodied strokes to all corners, Chanderpaul nudged, tapped, deflected, guided, glided. If he were usually less compelling to watch he was frequently as effective. He might not have done his job with as much style, but he did it well just the same.