Former West Indies captain Jason Holder has revealed why he pulled out of the two-Test series against Australia. The Caribbean all-rounder was one of a number of West Indies players who opted to sit out the Australian Test series in order to take part in the T20 league.
With many of West Indies’ star players withdrawing from the series, West Indies named seven uncapped players in their starting 15-man squad. Many expected this to make the team uncompetitive, but the young West Indies team put in a great performance and a stunning victory in Brisbane tied the series at 1-1 for the first time in 27 years. I pushed it to.
On SEN Afternoon, Jason Holder claimed he only decided to sit out the series because he wanted to focus on T20 cricket, which will see the World Cup with the USA in 2024 this year. There are also plans for the Caribbean in the second half.
“I think this year has been a bit special. “I signed a central contract and was keen to get involved in West Indies cricket, which remains my plan but , after many rounds of negotiations with Cricket West Indies, we have come to the decision that the time has come.”
“But it’s not me who stands out above other West Indies cricketers.This is the year of the T20 World Cup, so to have the best chance of getting into the West Indies T20 team I wanted to play at least T20 cricket first.
“It’s been good so far. It was really nice to see the boys beat Australia. We hadn’t beaten them in a while,” Jason Holder said.
West Indies, who won the prestigious title in 2012 and 2016, will be hoping to make some sort of statement in the flagship tournament to be held on home soil next June. Jason Holder’s all-round talent could be of great help to them as they look to regain form in the shorter format of the game.
I Think That Decision Is Down To Shamar Joseph – Jason Holder
Jason Holder believes Shamar Joseph will soon make the decision to play for the national team rather than the franchise league, but Joseph has already stated that he wants to continue playing, but his predicament And don’t think there are many similarities to the young quick’s plight playing Tests for his country.
“I think the decision is his. I’ve been playing international cricket for 10 years, so I think my situation is a little more unique.”
“I’m not getting any younger. I’m 32 now.” So I feel like I’ve spent a lot of time playing West Indies cricket. I have missed out on many opportunities. We need to play franchise cricket to prioritize international cricket,” Jason Holder added.
>Shamar Joseph led West Indies to a historic Test victory over Australia at the Gabba, surprising cricket fans with 7 for 68. The youngster made his CPL debut in 2023 and achieved his maiden five-wicket haul in the first Test in Adelaide.
The 24-year-old was an outstanding performer for the Maroons in the two-match Test series in Australia.
