Chanderpaul to get Guyanese national award
Published:Wednesday | March 18, 2009 | 3:27 PM
West Indies batting star Shivnarine Chanderpaul is to be given the Cacique Crown of Honour, Guyana’s third highest national award.
The announcement was made last night by Guyana’s President Bharrat Jagdeo at a function at State House in the City.
In making the announcement, President Jagdeo described Chanderpaul as an outstanding citizen and a true role model for young persons all around the world.
Chanderpaul is the reigning International Cricketer of the Year.