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Dubai, 3 February<\/strong>\u0964 Retired veteran left-hander Shivnarine Chanderpaul believes his recent shabby treatment at the hands of selectors is a worrying sign for the younger generation of West Indies' cricketers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

The prolific 41-year-old was sacked last May ahead of Australia’s two-Test tour of the Caribbean, with selectors contending he had suffered a "rapid" decline in form, reports CMC.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chanderpaul said having not been given the opportunity to "retire properly" following a long career for the West Indies, sent a negative message to up-and-coming players.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"I wanted one last opportunity to play against Australia before signing off, but (I) can’t do anything about it. Just want to put that behind me," Chanderpaul said here on Tuesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"I got the NOC to play in Master Champions League after retiring from international cricket. Having played for so long, I feel I should have been treated well. If a player [like me] is treated like that, then think how the younger generation will be treated."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

He added: “Being treated like ordinary school boys. Nobody would come and say that you like so and so. You are always treated that way. These things will happen.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chanderpaul enjoyed an illustrious 164-Test career, garnering 11 867 runs at an average of 51, with 30 centuries. His stellar record left him second on the all-time West Indies run-scorers list behind former batting star Brian Lara with 11 953 runs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

He suffered a run of low scores, however, managing 91 runs in three Tests on the 2014-15 tour of South Africa and 92 runs in a similar three-Test series during England’s tour of the Caribbean last April.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

In the two series prior, he compiled 270 runs in two Tests against Bangladesh without being dismissed and averaged 48 in three Tests against touring New Zealand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Despite the dip in form, Chanderpaul believed he still had more Tests runs in him.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

“I thought I could have gone on for a while, given more series and retired properly,” the Guyanese explained.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

He added: “It’s been a great run throughout the two decades. I am thankful for all the opportunities I got. I enjoyed playing all the formats for that long.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chanderpaul, who made his debut as a 19-year-old 22 years ago against England in his hometown Georgetown, said his career had been a rewarding one.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

“It probably could have been better in some areas but my career has been great since I was a school kid. Then there were things you expect from certain people but sometimes you have to put things behind and look ahead,” he noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

“I don’t know (if there are any regrets). I have always played the game with passion. I have enjoyed it. I don’t know if I have any regrets.”<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Chanderpaul is here to play in the inaugural Masters Champions League where he will turn out for Gemini Arabians.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Lara is also participating in the tournament as captain of Leon Lions, with past stars such as Australian Adam Gilchrist, Muttiah Muralitharan and Jacques Kallis also involved.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

“It’s been great. All these guys from different part of the world are here and most of them are legends, some really good players and I am happy to play alongside them,” said Chanderpaul.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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