Know the Caribbean cricketers with Indian roots

New Delhi: Nearly 100 years ago labourers from India had migrated to West Indies in search of job. With the time they have become an integral part of the Caribbean. Some started their own business and some of them took the willow and cherry in their hands for the first time, to represent what now was their motherland. Here is the list of such players.Rohan Kanhai was a right-handed batsman from Guyana who had a great Test record against India. He scored 1693 runs from 18 matches at an average of 62.70.Alvin Kallicharan was a dashing left-handed batsman from Guyana who also captained West Indies. He scored 4399 runs from 66 Tests for the West Indies.Sonny Ramadhin was An off-spinner from Trinidad and Tobago, Ramadhin was part of the West Indian squad, that helped beat England in England, for the first time ever.Shivnarine Chanderpaul is a left-hander from Guyana. Apart from from his awkward batting stance, he is also known for the war paint under his eyes. For the record, he has 10,830 runs in Test cricket.Ramnaresh Sarwan is a right-handed batsman from Guyana. This gutsy batsman has led the West Indian team and has represented them in 87 Tests, 181 ODIs and 18 T20IsDenesh Ramdin is a 28-year old wicket-keeper from Trinidad and Tobago. HE has played 51 Tests, 101 ODIs and 35 T20Is for the West Indies.Ravi Rampaul is a medium-pacer from Trinidad and Tobago. He had played a key role in the West Indies' triumph at the 2012 T20 World CUp, picking up 9 wickets.Adrian Barath is an attacking opening batsman from Trinidad and Tobago. He is a pint-sized batsman, who can hit the cricket ball hard. For the record he has represented the West Indies in 15 Tests, 14 ODIs and 2 T20Is.Sunil Narine is a cool mystery spinner, with an interesting hairstyle. The batsmen all over the world are still trying to figure him out. The 25-year old has represented the West Indies in 5 Tests, 39 ODIs and 18 T20Is.Devendra Bishoo is a 27-year old leg-spinner from Guyana. He has played for the West Indies in 11 Tests, 13 ODIs and 4 T20Is.Narsingh Deonarine is an all-rounder from Guyana who has played 14 Tests, 25 ODIs and 8 T20Is for the West Indies.Daren Ganga is a right-handed batsman from Trinidad. He has played 48 Tests, 35 ODIs and a T20I for the West Indies.Sherwin Ganga is Younger brother of Darren Ganga. This 31-year old Ganga is an all-rounder who plays for Trinidad and Tobago.Mahendra Nagamootoo is a leg-spinner from Guyana who has represented the West Indies in 5 Tests and 24 ODIs.Dave Mohammed is a left-arm spinner from Trinidad. He has played 5 Tests and 7 ODIs for the West Indies.Samuel Badree is also from Trinidad and Tobago. This 32-year old Badree has played 10 T20Is for the West Indies.

Know the Caribbean cricketers with Indian roots

New Delhi: Nearly 100 years ago labourers from India had migrated to West Indies in search of job. With the time they have become an integral part of the Caribbean. Some started their own business

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