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Michael Anthony Holding (born 16 February 1954) is a Jamaican former cricketer and commentator who played for the West Indies cricket team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest pace bowlers in cricket history, he was nicknamed "Whispering Death" due to his silent, light-footed run up to the bowling crease. Holding was a key member of the West ...
Read about Michael Holding cricket player from West Indies profile, stats, rankings, records, videos, photos at ESPNcricinfo.
Profile. A tall guy with deep eyes, rhythmic run-up to the crease and a nonchalant bowling action from the Caribbean islands in the 70s and the 80s signaled nothing but a short stay...
Sep 15, 2021 · Michael Holding has retired from cricket commentary after more than 30 years in broadcasting. Holding worked for Sky Sports for more than 20 years having retired from playing in 1987 with 391...
The official site of Michael Holding, West Indian test Cricketer and commentator
Sep 15, 2021 · Michael Holding is set to bring to a close one of the most distinguished modern broadcasting careers when he hangs up his mic at the end of this season, ESPNcricinfo has learnt.
'Whispering Death' as he was called, Michael Holding is one of the fastest and finest bowlers to have played Test cricket. His bowling was characterised by his ability to generate plenty of bounce and zip off the pitch due to his height.
Aug 27, 2021 · Michael Holding suddenly appears at my table in an otherwise empty restaurant. My failure to notice the former West Indian cricketer’s arrival is in keeping with his poetic nickname: “Whispering...
Holding took 249 wickets at an average of 23.68 in 60 Tests and was also an effective limited overs bowler. He found himself under the microscope on the 1980 tour of New Zealand when he kicked over the stumps, arising from a disgust with the standard of umpiring in a series which West Indies lost 1-0.
Sep 16, 2021 · Michael Holding, one of the fiercest pacers and one of the most respected voices in world cricket, has called time on his illustrious career as a commentator and broadcaster . The 67-year-old, who was part of Sky Sports’ commentary panel for over 20 years, had been contemplating hanging up the microphone for the last one year. Advertisement.
