Jason Holder

Jason Holder is a towering Barbadian all-rounder celebrated for his steady seam bowling and crucial lower-order batting in all formats of international cricket. Bursting onto the scene as the leading wicket-taker for West Indies in the 2010 Under-19 World Cup, Holder debuted for the senior team in 2013 and quickly earned a reputation for his accuracy and composure under pressure. He was appointed West Indies ODI captain in 2014 at just 23, the youngest in the team’s history, and became Test skipper the following year. Holder’s milestone achievements include becoming the fastest West Indian to do the double of 1,000 ODI runs and 100 wickets, leading the team to a World Cup quarterfinal in 2015, and recording multiple five-wicket hauls and key innings with the bat.

Holder’s international career is highlighted by historic records, including being the first West Indian to take a T20I hat-trick and joining Sir Garfield Sobers as the only West Indians to achieve over 2,500 runs and 150 wickets in Test cricket. His unbeaten double-century against England in 2019 and Player of the Match performances have cemented his status as an all-format star. After passing on the captaincy in 2021, Holder remained a mainstay in the team, renowned for his leadership, adaptability, and the ability to deliver in high-pressure moments, making him one of the most decorated and respected cricketers from the Caribbean.