Shivnarine Chanderpaul

Shivnarine Chanderpaul was a Guyanese batsman renowned for his unorthodox crab-like batting stance and remarkable longevity, becoming West Indies' second-highest Test run-scorer.

Shivnarine Chanderpaul was born on 16 August 1974 in Unity Village, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana, the son of Khemraj Chanderpaul, a fisherman and accomplished wicketkeeper-batsman who trained his son on a concrete pitch against bowlers from the entire village. Chanderpaul made his Test debut against England in 1994, and developed into one of the most durable and difficult batters to dismiss in the sport's history, renowned for his distinctive crab-like batting stance, before retiring as the West Indies' ninth-highest run-scorer in Test cricket. Chanderpaul became the first Indo-Caribbean player to appear in 100 Test matches for the West Indies, and helped the team win the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy, contributing the team's highest score in the final. Chanderpaul retired from international cricket in 2015 after a 21-year career, and was honoured with Guyana's Cacique's Crown of Honour. His son, Tagenarine, has continued the family's cricketing legacy, making his own Test debut for the West Indies in 2022.

Chanderpaul was renowned for his distinctive open-chested batting stance that appeared unorthodox but proved highly effective. He possessed exceptional concentration and patience, often frustrating bowlers with his ability to occupy the crease for long periods while accumulating runs steadily.

Chanderpaul's career spanned over two decades and he became a pillar of West Indies cricket during a challenging period for the team, consistently delivering runs when others struggled.

• ICC Test Player of the Year 2008
• Wisden Cricketer of the Year 2008
• West Indies Cricketer of the Year multiple times