Chanderpaul, 43, signs new Lancashire deal

Former West Indies captain Shivnarine Chanderpaul has signed a new contract with Lancashire at the age of 43, the club said Friday. The Guyanese left-hander struck 819 runs at an average of over 50 in last year's County Championship, including three centuries, as Lancashire finished second in Division One, the club's highest position since the 2011 title triumph.

Chanderpaul, who composed 819 runs during the County Championship last season, has signed a new deal with Lancashire https://t.co/m10WQc10kV

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"The club (are) extremely ambitious and there is a group of hugely talented young cricketers in the squad. I've really enjoyed playing my part both on the field scoring as many runs as possible, but also as a mentor to some of our younger players," he said. "Hopefully I can continue to pass on some of my knowledge and experience to them," Chanderpaul told the club's official website (www.lccc.co.uk).

? BREAKING: We're delighted to announce that Shiv Chanderpaul will return to @LancsCCC for the 2018 season. ? ➡️ https://t.co/bLweTcY5wH pic.twitter.com/ppVDewAVyH

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Chanderpaul, who previously played with Durham, Warwickshire and Derbyshire, as well as enjoying an earlier spell with Lancashire in 2010, retired from international cricket in 2016 with an average of 51.37. His total of 11,867 Test runs is the seventh highest of all-time.