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<\/picture><\/div>\nEvery time Tagenarine Chanderpaul makes his way into the middle, he carries the weight of a surname that is etched in cricket fanatics\u2019 hearts.<\/p>\n
No day on the pitch passes by without the mention of his father Shivnarine Chanderpaul, a legendary figure in the world game. Unfortunately for the West Indies opener, he has not kicked on in his Test career after entering the international arena with promise.<\/p>\n
Four years into his journey with the Men in Maroon, Tagenarine has come to terms with the constant comparisons with his dad but is striving to create a name for himself.<\/p>\n
\u201cWherever I go, people expect me to perform as good as him. But I cannot be him, I can only be myself,\u201d the 30-year-old told The Hindu<\/i> recently. \u201cHe was a great player, but I just try to be myself. As an individual, I do the best I can.\u201d<\/p>\n
While Tagenarine wades through challenges, Shivnarine, as both a father and mentor, attempts to make the former\u2019s path easier.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe shares his knowledge and experience to make me a better player. He is a very competitive and serious guy. He keeps pushing me to get better,\u201d said the southpaw.<\/p>\n
Tagenarine, lucky enough to be taught a masterclass on a regular basis, knows where he is lacking: he has just one ton and two half-centuries in 15 long-format matches (758 runs). \u201cI need to be more consistent, convert starts into big scores. Sometimes, you get comfortable in the middle and get out. But Test cricket is tough… there is no time to relax,\u201d the top-order batter added.<\/p>\n
His stint at the Super Kings Academy \u2014 in the company of West Indies red-ball teammates \u2014 may be the launchpad for bigger things ahead. \u201cI always believe in putting in the work, so hopefully I can reap the rewards of it\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n