Second test 'double' delights Chanderpaul

Shivnarine Chanderpaul said he welcomed his second double century.The veteran gathered an unbeaten 203 as the West Indies posted a huge first innings total of 527-4 in their first innings.

Chanderpaul's innings came to an end 20 minutes before the tea interval when the West Indies declared.His 203 today equalled his highest score which he also made 7 years ago against South Africa on home soil at Bourda in Georgetown,Guyana.

He is now level with the peerless Garfield Sobers on the list of century-makers in Tests from West Indies with 26.

“Sir Garry is Sir Garry,” he said. “Being level on centuries with Sir Garry is always good, but I cannot be Sir Garry.

“I have played a lot more games than Sir Garry, but it’s still a great honour to be mentioned in the same sentence with Sir Garry.”

He added: “In my career, I have not scored too many Test double hundreds, so it was truly satisfying to get past that landmark.

“The team comes first. No matter what is the individual’s score. Whatever is the team plan, we have to stick to it. I was just happy to get past 200.”

Chanderpaul said his desire for runs and the love of the game were God-given talents, which he has worked hard to cultivate over the years.

“It is something that I have tried very hard over the years to do,” he said. “I’ve tried hard to improve and tried hard to get better at everything I do. I’m happy that I am still able to score hundreds and batting well at this stage.

“Where I bat could be one of the reasons why I have not scored many more double hundreds. But I had many opportunities to get big scores and I didn’t. It’s unfortunate, but it’s how the game is played at times, so I was thankful that I was able to cross the double-hundred mark this time.”

Sohag Gazi and Abul Hasan get maiden Call-ups

  Off spinner Sohag Gazi and medium pacer Abul Hasan have both been selected in Bangladesh's test squad for the first time,for the first test which starts in Dhaka on November 13th.

  Squad: Mushfiqur Rahim (capt), Mahmudullah (vc), Tamim Iqbal, Junaid Siddique, Shahriar Nafees, Shakib Al Hasan, Naeem Islam, Nazimuddin, Nasir Hossain, Elias Sunny, Shahadat Hossain, Rubel Hossain, Abul Hasan, Sohag Gazi.

Fidel Edwards to replace Injured Kemar Roach

Fidel Edwards has been called up to the West Indies squad to replace Kemar Roach who has sustained a knee injury.

West Indies team physiotherapist C.J. Clark described the injury as "a right medial hamstring tendon tear", which Roach sustained in a club match three weeks ago in his native Barbados.

"Kemar has not recovered adequately from the injury to join the squad for the tour," said Clark. "He has commenced rehabilitation and will undergo further assessment. He is expected to return to action in three to four weeks time."

Kemar Roach has been West Indies most successful bowler this year,takin 39 wickets at an average of 22.25 runs apiece in 7 test matches.

Gibson said Edwards was more than capable cover for Roach and felt there was more than enough firepower in the 15-member squad.

"Fidel was a member of the squad that played in the recent ICC World Twenty20 Tournament and he has been bowling [in club cricket in his native Barbados], so his bowling fitness will be right up there at its peak," said Gibson.

"Along with Ravi Rampaul and Tino Best, we feel confident that they will all be able to do a good job for us in the Tests, whichever combination is selected."

West Indies vs Bangladesh Preview

      

                                                 WEST INDIES  .vs.  BANGLADESH

        So as the West Indies,get ready to fly out to Bangladesh where they compete in 2 test,5ODI's and a one off T20,the guys from the Caribbean must be feeling quiet confident about there chances against the host especially after winning the world cup a couple weeks ago.Providing the celebrations have stopped,the focus must now be set to a entirely different format,and as Chris Gayle has mentioned before,the west indies must not take Bangladesh lightly.
       West Indies possess a team in which there is no doubt about the skills,ability and talent,and with the likes of Shiv Chanderpaul back in the whites,the middle order looks that more formidable.The Bangladeshis must not count themselves out,with a couple of good batsmen who are more than capable of scoring runs,left arm spinners capable of tackling and confusing  Kevin Peiterson,surely there must be some sort of positive mindset and the belief that they can win. Apart from winning ,is important that Bangladesh put up some sort of competition so as to provide entertainment and hope for the home fans. 
       Darren Sammy would love to keep up the progress shown in recent years and surely he himself would not be taking Bangladesh lightly.The Windies start they're campaign on the 8th November,against the Bangladesh Cricket Board XI which should provide some crucial warm ups for the guys to get their mindset right for the longer version of the game.Whether spinners are picked or not,is all up to the BCB. :)