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.
Jason Holder further added that the current time has provided the world a perfect opportunity to educate itself about racism and how it affects the victims.
The tour, which was due to start on June 4, stands postponed until at least July because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 28-year-old, who has led West Indies in Tests for the last five years, has been the undisputed king in the all-rounders' list of the longest format for over a year now.
With the rubber currently tied, both the teams will leave no stone unturned to clinch the series.
Windies are currently ranked eighth in the Test team rankings, however, Jason Holder felt his team will soon be at the fourth or fifth spot in the charts.
