CHANDERPAUL: RETIREMENT Is Not An Option

* You noticed how Shiv used his feet in that 101* against Bangladesh ?

* Early in his career Shiv used his feet very effectively against spinners, but then he got lazy and started poking from the crease.

* Hope he uses his feet against Ashwin and Jadeja in the coming series against India. He can make a double in India if he does. ;D

* Great players of spin bowling always use their feet when the ball is given the slightest of air---Lara was the best player of spin I ever saw.

Rev

Most runs scored by a batsman after age 35 is 4563 by Graham Gooch in 52 tests.


4563 Gooch(48.54 avg)
4139 Tendulkar(49.86 avg)

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3108 Chanderpaul(67.56 avg)---needs 1456 runs to surpass Gooch.

* Shiv's goal is to surpass Gooch as the highest runs scorer in test history after age 35.

See link:

stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/stats/i...results;type=batting

Rev

www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Playe...rs.asp?PlayerID=1979

all 21 Years : some lean , most mean  ::LOL::

2002 : 14 Matches !

* Shiv has had only one ordinary calendar year since 2007---he averaged 35.85 in 2009

* Actually, since Jan 2007 Shiv has averaged 71.71 in 57 tests with 16 100s and 25 50s.

* SHIV WORKING ON HIS 3rd 100+ AVERAGE IN A CALENDAR YEAR---he currently averages 116.25 in 2014

* Lara never averaged 100+ in any of the 16 calendar years he played in.

www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Playe...rs.asp?PlayerID=0979

* Richards averaged 100+ in one calendar year---1979---he played 2 tests in that year.

www.howstat.com/cricket/Statistics/Playe...rs.asp?PlayerID=1470

* You see how many statistical tidbits you can pick up on a Shiv thread.

Rev

Yea , yea and chanderpaul can also walk on water

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQH0Uqqe526WA7V_xpfzu4iLnfinKVU-ZlkibuJiS1UUoqEB2e3bw

* Well if good old Jesus could walk on water, then surely Lord Shiva could do the same.   LOL

Rev

No way Shiv should retire, while he can still entertain us. Its always a plus when he reaches those achievements, but the best part is to feel that confidence in a match when he is around. Whenever I watch a match, even if he doesn't score a hundred, its always a thrill to see him play.

* I have been watching Shiv since he debuted back in 1994 as a skinny 19 year old.

* It has been a joy following his career and seeing the great success he has achieved.

* Whether Shiv makes 1 or 101 it's always good seeing him at the wicket, and that is the way Shiv's supporters feel about him, they like to see him bat and bat.

Rev

Since Otis Gibson was fired as head coach Shiv has not been dismissed in test cricket(85*, 84*, 101*). Shiv is surely happy Otis is gone. It shows in his production.

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTao4FdegTltstcb5_ZgqSA9pRdxwlGECqgvlvzYUm8E6k6RA8b

* Shiv(158 tests) now has his eyes set on that man's record---200 TESTS.

* Shiv is also hoping and praying that he would be recalled to the WI one day squad. Otis is the one who dropped him 3 years ago. But with greats like Kirk Edwards, Lendl Simmons, Darren Bravo, Kieron Pollard, etc, etc, Shiv doesn't stand a chance.  I am being grossly sarcastic. None of those clowns can bat like Shiv.

Rev

Rev, Lord Shiv not only walked on the water, he churned the Ocean as well!