Shivnarine Chanderpaul: Last Man Left Standing

zacaroni · 01-30-2016, 01:36 AM · 1 person reading this discussion

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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.

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#2
Well said zacaroni.

You need not have written he retired for that MCL stint  :-[

#3
Think I suggested it as a possibility. Or that that is what some have said. But do you think he would have retired had he not been given the opportunity to play in MCL?

#4
He wouldn't have but why should he give up that kind of money

#5
Lets just say MCL served as a Catalyst ?

for him adhering to ALL the international Boards policy for a Written letter ??

before an NOC  is granted !  In Law it is called.. "duress"

So one can say Shiv was a victim of Duress  Wink

[quote author=zacaroni link=topic=102401.msg676242#msg676242 date=1454180511]
Think I suggested it as a possibility. Or that that is what some have said.[/quote]

#6
Garfield , IF I was to say to you :

"The only way I will give you an NOC is IF you give me your Letter of Retirement".

what position have I placed you in ? 

untenable ?

#7
Good evidence of this is 31 year old Santokie : arguably our BEST T20 W.I. bowler !!.

He adhered to the "duress" and sent his letter of retirement !

as did Fidel and  Tino.

#8
Lovely article on the Shivster , however  Wink

#9
Thanks. Do you think Santokie would have retired if he was consistently a part of the T20 team? He wasn't picked for Jamaica in their 50-over side either. I think he's frustrated

#10
Do you think MCL is really serious cricket? Serious enough for us to really care about the results and performances of players?

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