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My Take
What I admire most about Shivnarine Chanderpaul is his quiet, almost stubborn craftsmanship. He never seemed to chase the spotlight, yet he piled up runs until he sat among the very best the game has ever seen, captaining the West Indies and earning Wisden honours along the way. To me he embodies the unglamorous virtue of simply showing up, day after day, and refusing to give his wicket away cheaply. That a kid from Demerara-Mahaica in Guyana reached the top of world cricket through sheer persistence, and now passes that wisdom on as a coach, is exactly the kind of story I find quietly inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shivnarine Chanderpaul
- Name (Japanese)
- シブナリーン・チャンダーポール
- Reading
- しぶなりーん・ちゃんだーぽーる
- Born
- August 16, 1974 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Tiger
- Origin
- Unity Village, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- cricketer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2008 Wisden Cricketer of the Year
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Shivnarine Chanderpaul born?
Born August 16, 1974 (age 51).
Where is Shivnarine Chanderpaul from?
Shivnarine Chanderpaul is from Unity Village, Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana.
What does Shivnarine Chanderpaul do?
Shivnarine Chanderpaul works as cricketer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.