Jason Holder: Personal Life, Career, and Cricket Highlights
About Jason Holder
Jason Omar Holder, born November 5, 1991, is a Barbadian cricketer and a former captain of the West Indies cricket team. He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and a competent lower-order batsman.
Personal Life
Jason Holder is known for his loving and supportive relationship with his girlfriend, Christina. He often shares appreciative posts about her on his Instagram account.
Career Highlights
Holder made his international debut for the West Indies in 2013 and quickly established himself as a key player for the team. He became the captain of the team in 2015, a position he held until 2022.
- Holder has represented the West Indies in 56 Tests, 126 One Day Internationals (ODIs), and 82 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
- He has taken 156 wickets in Tests, 160 wickets in ODIs, and 75 wickets in T20Is.
- As a batsman, Holder has scored over 2,000 runs in Tests, including 3 centuries and 11 half-centuries.
Captaincy
Holder's captaincy was marked by both successes and challenges. Under his leadership, the West Indies team won the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 tournament and reached the semi-finals of the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
However, the team also faced inconsistent performances and Holder's captaincy came under scrutiny at times. He stepped down from the captaincy in 2022.
Other Achievements
- Holder was named the ICC Emerging Player of the Year in 2014.
- He was part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad team that won the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) title.
Current Status
Jason Holder continues to play for the West Indies team and remains one of their most experienced players. He is also a popular figure on social media, with over 226,000 followers on Instagram.
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