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 stated that it is going to be a competitive series and it would not be advisable to consider them the underdogs in the series despite the English team.
Earlier, Jason Holder had said that they were yet to make any such plans and informed that here would be a team discussion before deciding on something.
Jofra Archer, who decided to represent England on the international arena, has become a regular for them across format in recent times.
The board further said that they will engage "community leaders and black influencers within cricket" to evolve their "existing inclusion and diversity work
Meanwhile, the Test series between the West Indies and England is slated to begin at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton (July 8-12).
