West Indian star retires from international cricket

West Indian batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has retired from international cricket.

Chanderpaul, who was axed from the Test side for the Windies' home series against Australia in June and failed to win his spot back, has officially called an end to his career after 168 Tests and 268 ODIs for the West Indies.

Chanderpaul retires as the second highest run scorer for the West Indies, behind only Brian Lara.

He finishes his career with 11,953 Test runs at an average of 51.37 with 30 centuries and 66 half centuries.

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