Holder opens up on leadership burden and lessons learned
Holder, who was appointed captain at just 23, reflected on the weight of responsibility that came with leading the side, particularly the pressures off the field.
Holder, who was appointed captain at just 23, reflected on the weight of responsibility that came with leading the side, particularly the pressures off the field.
Debutant left-handed batter Alick Athanaze showed some resistance and was looking like putting a price on his wicket before falling for 47 as India pocketed another session in their kitty by reducing West Indies to 137/8 in 58 overs at Tea on Day 1 of first Test at Windsor Park, here on Wednesday.
"I felt at a young age I wanted to give myself every opportunity to be successful. I wanted to be involved in everything on the field whether it was batting, bowling, keeping wicket, everything; keep myself active and involved in the game," said Holder.
The unbeaten innings of 60 runs by Jason Holder resisted the the inevitable and forced New Zealand into another day's play at the Basin Reserve.
Holder also gave an insight into how 'smaller' teams have been struggling around the world, financially, in the wake of COVID-19 crisis.
Holder also sort of won the battle of all-rounders against Ben Stokes, who was named as England's stand-in captain for Southampton Test.
Meanwhile, Gabriel stated that he was never doubtful about his fitness.
Valuable contributions from Kraigg Brathwaite (65), Roston Chase (47) and Shane Dowrich (61) helped the West Indies take the lead.
Jason Holder starred on the second day with his brilliant spell of 6/42. His efforts helped the visitors in bundling out England for a paltry total of 204.
Michael Holding had highlighted the prevalence of institutionalised and systematic racism in major parts of the world in a brilliant manner.
