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This is an archive article published on October 27, 2013

The other Mumbai milestone: 150 for India8217;s scourge

While Tendulkar will make his 200th Test appearance,the Mumbai Test will be Chanderpaul's 150th.

While India readies to bid adieu to Sachin Tendulkar,West Indians across the islands back home will have their own moment to celebrate at the Wankhede Stadium. While Tendulkar will make his 200th and final Test appearance,the Mumbai Test will be Shivnarine Chanderpauls 150th.

Shiv has been our Tendulkar and his longevity and contribution to cricket are unmatched. Hes a great player and has been a great ambassador for West Indian cricket. Along with Sachin,we will also be celebrating our champions milestone, says skipper Darren Sammy.

Chanderpaul,39,had become the most capped West Indian Test cricketer two years ago against India in Roseau,Dominica,when he went past Courtney Walshs record of 132 matches. His tally currently stands at 148 Tests in which hes scored 10830 runs at 51.81 with 28 centuries.

Shivs our own legend. Hes still going strong and scoring a lot of runs. Hes another phenomenal person. Laidback guy and very easy to relate to. I have played 97 Tests and most of them with Shiv. We have shared great moments on and off the field, says Chris Gayle.

Throughout his career,Chanderpaul has remained a scourge for India. The plucky left-hander with the unique stance averages 65.74 in 23 Tests against India,and 54.55 in six Tests in India.

In my opinion Shivs greatest moment was he and Sarwan scoring hundreds during the world-record chase 418 against Australia in Antigua in 2003, says Gayle.

Gayle feels that the Guyanese veteran looks hungry and fit enough to continue plugging away for a few more years. And the aggressive opener doesnt think his teammate is anywhere close to being done.

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For someone at his age,hes still so agile and mobile on the field,and keeps going from strength to strength, he says. I think he could get another 50 Tests,and go out like Sachin with 200.

 

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