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After retiring from cricket, Holding owned a petrol station in Kingston called "Michael Holding's Service Centre", employing several people who were members of Melbourne Cricket Club of which he was a member. The business was initially successful, though Holding found it stressful.
- Born On: Michael Anthony Holding was born on February 16, 1954, in Half Way Tree, neighborhood city of Kingston, Jamaica.
- Early life: Holding was the youngest of the four childrens to Ralph and Enid Holding. His family was passionate about cricket and only a few days after Michael was born his father enrolled him as a member of Melbourne Cricket Club at Kingston.
- Overcomes ailment: At the age of three, Holding was diagnosed with asthma. However, this did not hinder with his health as by his early teenage years could be without his an inhaler.
- International Debut: In late 1975, the West Indies team embarked on a six-Test tour of Australia. Michal Holding was given a place in the team in that tour replacing fast bowler Bernard Julien who was was out of form.
Post retirement Holding ran a petrol station in Kingston called “Michael Holding’s Service Centre which created employment for a lot of people of the Melbourne Cricket Club.
- February 16, 1954
- 6 ft 3.5 in (1.92 m)
- Michael Anthony Holding
- Jamaican / New Zealand
Nov 11, 2019 · He also ran a petrol station after retirement named Michael Holding’s Service Station in Kingstone which provided employment to the members of the Melbourne Cricket Club. An umpire in domestic matches, a professional commentator and an inspiring fast bowler, Michael Holding truly stands his nickname Whispering Death given by the umpires for ...
- 70 Years Old
- 16 February,1954 (Tuesday)
- Kingston
- Jamaica
After retiring from cricket Holding ran a petrol station in Kingston called “Michael Holding’s Service Centre”, employing several people who were members of Melbourne Cricket Club of which he was a member.
Michael Anthony Holding, better known as Michael Holding or “Whispering Death,” is a former West Indies cricketer and one of the most feared fast bowlers in the history of the game. Born on February 16, 1954, in Kingston, Jamaica, Holding’s undeniable talent and skill with the ball made him a name that struck fear into the hearts of ...
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Michael Holding, born on February 16, 1954, in Kingston, Jamaica, is a cricket legend renowned for his exceptional fast bowling skills. Affectionately known as "Whispering Death" due to his smooth run-up and fierce pace, Holding was a vital part of the formidable West Indies pace quartet in the 1970s and 1980s.
