TEST HUNDREDS SCORED AFTER AGE 39

OK Folks!

* As usual you can expect the Rev to present you with obscure but interesting stats.

* [size=14pt]The subject is test hundreds scored after age 39.[/size]




* [size=14pt]First of all congrats to Shiv Chanderpaul on scoring his first test hundred after age 39.[/size]

* The most test hundreds scored by a batsman after age 39 is 8 by Jack Hobbs; Don Bradman had 6---see link:

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/...pe=batting

* West Indian Clive Lloyd scored 3 hundreds in 20 tests played after age 39.

* Only 3 batsmen in WI history have scored hundreds after age 39----Lloyd(3), Greenidge(1), and Chanderpaul(1).


GIVE PRAISE TO THE GREAT MAN ON HIS FIRST HUNDRED AFTER AGE 39----may he score quite a few more.

Rev

[quote author=Rev link=topic=86168.msg539753#msg539753 date=1387507168]

* Only 3 batsmen in WI history have scored hundreds after age 39----Lloyd(3), Greenidge(1), and Chanderpaul(1)
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Guyana batsmen need a special kudos as well  8)

Lloyd
Chanderpaul
Kanhai
Freddo
Kalli
Comacho
Baichan
Butcher
Bacchus
Hooper

* Clive Lloyd was 40yr 6mo when he played his final test against Australia---he scored 33 and 72 in that test.

* Shiv is now 39yr 126days---and will definitely surpass his compatriot Lloyd in terms of age when he plays his final test.

* Interestingly, Shiv will be the first Guyanese in history to end his career with a 50+ test average.

* [size=14pt]Shiv ought to receive Guyana's highest award---the Order of Excellence---when he retires.[/size]

Rev

[size=14pt]GUYANESE PLAYING IN TESTS AFTER AGE 39[/size]

* Clive Lloyd-----------20 tests

* Lance Gibbs----------18 tests

* Shiv Chanderpaul-----5 tests and counting

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/...pe=batting

* Shiv aims to break the West Indian record for most tests played after age 39----Lloyd with 20.

Rev

rev correct age to 39

[quote author=Rev link=topic=86168.msg539764#msg539764 date=1387509286]
[size=14pt]GUYANESE PLAYING IN TESTS AFTER AGE 39[/size]

* Clive Lloyd-----------20 tests

* Lance Gibbs----------18 tests

* Shiv Chanderpaul-----5 tests and counting

http://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/...pe=batting

* Shiv aims to break the West Indian record for most tests played after age 39----Lloyd with 20.

Rev
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Very interesting stat The Rev.

[quote author=easyrider link=topic=86168.msg539768#msg539768 date=1387510614]
Very interesting stat The Rev.
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*Precedent is in Shiv's favor.

* He can emulate his fellow Guyanese Lloyd and Gibbs and play into his 40s

* And like Lloyd he can be productive all the way to the end.

Rev

Precedent 

[quote author=ketchim link=topic=86168.msg539771#msg539771 date=1387511964]
Precedent 
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Muchas gracias. Rev is obviously  a man of numbers not words. ;D

Rev

[size=14pt]SPEAKING OF HUNDREDS---Shiv now holds the world record for most unbeaten test hundreds---17.[/size]

Quote:MOST UNBEATEN TEST HUNDREDS: World Record: Shiv holds the world record for most unbeaten test hundreds. 17 of Shiv's 29 hundreds to date have been unbeaten. Tendulkar had 16 unbeaten test hundreds; Kallis and SWaugh each scored 15.

http://www.shivisgreat.com/stats/

Rev