Jason Holder
Jason Holder: A Stalwart All-Rounder and Former West Indies Captain
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Jason Omar Holder
- Date of Birth: November 5, 1991
- Place of Birth: Bridgetown, Barbados
- Nationality: Barbadian
- Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
- Role: All-rounder (Batting: Right-hand bat, Bowling: Right-arm fast-medium)
Cricket Career:
- Domestic Teams: Barbados, Barbados Tridents, and Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise teams
- International Debut: Test - November 15, 2013 (vs New Zealand), ODI - January 19, 2014 (vs Ireland), T20I - March 3, 2014 (vs England)
- Highest Test Score: 202 not out (vs Bangladesh, 2018)
- Best Test Bowling Figures: 6/42 (vs England, 2015)
- Highest ODI Score: 104 (vs England, 2021)
- Best ODI Bowling Figures: 5/57 (vs Pakistan, 2016)
- Highest T20I Score: 69 (vs Sri Lanka, 2021)
- Best T20I Bowling Figures: 4/16 (vs India, 2019)
Captaincy Record:
- West Indies Test Captaincy: 2015-2021
- West Indies ODI Captaincy: 2015-2019
- West Indies T20I Captaincy: 2014-2019
Achievements and Honors:
- ICC Test Player of the Year: 2018
- Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy (Cricketer of the Year in the West Indies): 2018
- Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World: 2019
- CPL Most Valuable Player: 2016, 2017
Playing Style:
Jason Holder is a tall and athletic all-rounder known for his consistent performances with both bat and ball. As a right-arm fast-medium bowler, he generates good pace and can swing the ball both ways. Holder's bowling accuracy and control make him a reliable wicket-taker.
With the bat, Holder is a solid middle-order batsman who can anchor the innings or play aggressively when needed. He has the ability to score runs all around the wicket and has produced several match-winning performances for the West Indies.
Leadership and Off-Field Contributions:
Holder's leadership qualities were recognized early in his career, and he was appointed captain of the West Indies Test team in 2015, becoming the youngest player to hold the position. He led the team through a challenging period, helping to rebuild the side and promote a positive team culture.
Off the field, Holder is known for his dedication to fitness and his commitment to improving his skills. He is also an active participant in various charity and community initiatives.
Jason Holder is considered one of the leading all-rounders in world cricket. His contributions to the West Indies team, both on and off the field, have made him a respected figure in the cricketing world.
