September 16, 2008
By BABU KALYANPUR
The world has finally saluted a quiet, unassuming cricketer who has gone about his business solidly for over a decade.
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The Honourable Shivnarine Chanderpaul OCC
In his famous book Beyond a Boundary, CLR James wrote about the role cricket played in the development of a West Indian national consciousness. Forty-five years on, there is a call for Shivnarine Chanderpaul, recently named the ICC Player of the Year, to be bestowed the Order of the Caricom (Caribbean Community), for his contributions to the region.
Chanderpaul: Is he the best Guyanese batsman ever?
My congratulations go out to all the other winners tonight – these awards are great for the players and it is an honour even to be nominated. I am thrilled to have won,” the Guyanese had said.
Hong Kong-bound Chanderpaul honoured by ICC
HONG KONG: The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes has been given another boost with star attraction Shivnarine Chanderpaul being named Cricketer of the Year by the sport’s world body.