Michael Holding
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Akash Deep achieves what Glenn McGrath, Wasim Akram and Bumrah couldn't at Edgbaston in Tests
Cricket | Jul 07, 2025, 12:41 PM ISTAkash Deep has become the toast of the nation after his breakthrough performance in the second Test against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham. He picked up 10 wickets to become only the second Indian bowler to do so in England. At the same time, he also achieved a rare feat for bowlers in 49 years.
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CWI to celebrate 50 years of West Indies' World Cup triumph in 1975
Cricket | Apr 02, 2025, 01:45 PM ISTWest Indies won the inaugural 50-over World Cup back in 1975. On June 21 this year, their achievement at the Lord's Cricket Ground will complete 50 years. Cricket West Indies is planning for a grand celebration and Michael Holding is delighted with the plans.
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England 'wouldn't have done this to India': Holding slams ECB for pulling out of Pakistan tour
Cricket | Oct 06, 2021, 01:41 PM ISTECB's decision to abandon the tour came just three days after New Zealand had pulled out of a tour of Pakistan at the last minute, due to security concerns.
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Michael Holding announces retirement from cricket commentary
Cricket | Sep 15, 2021, 11:38 PM ISTThe 67-year-old has served for Sky Sports for over twenty years as a commentator broadcaster.
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Michael Holding says IPL not cricket, asks ICC not to turn sport into soft-ball
Cricket | Jun 28, 2021, 09:28 PM ISTHolding hit out at the change in rules by the International Cricket Council (ICC) that restricts bowling bouncers and favours batsmen.
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Holding criticises England team's 'moment of unity' gesture, likens it to saying 'all lives matter'
Cricket | Jun 12, 2021, 12:44 PM ISTHolding, who is a passionate advocate for equality in cricket and the wider community, feels the gesture is akin to saying "all lives matter" rather than supporting BLM movement.
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People won't understand how it feels to face racism throughout your entire life: Holding
Cricket | May 26, 2021, 12:28 PM ISTIt is impossible to completely wipe off racism from the world, feels fast bowling great Michael Holding.
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West Indies legend Michael Holding appointed MCC Foundation's new patron
Cricket | Nov 08, 2020, 10:19 AM ISTHolding said he was "thrilled" by the opportunity to join the MCC Foundation.
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Jofra Archer hits back at Michael Holding over Black Lives Matter comment
Cricket | Sep 14, 2020, 09:19 PM ISTThe 25-year-old England pacer says Holding is not aware of how serious England players are about Black Lives Matter movement.
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ENG v AUS | Michael Holding lashes out at England, Australia for not taking the knee
Cricket | Sep 11, 2020, 02:37 PM ISTMichael Holding has lashed out at England and Australia for not taking the knee in support of the Black Lives Matter campaign during their ongoing limited-overs series.
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Looked like a maverick, destroyed whatever came in front of him: Holding lauds unflappable Dhoni
Cricket | Aug 23, 2020, 11:16 AM ISTHolding highlighted that Dhoni had nearly 5000 runs in Test cricket despite being a wicketkeeper.
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Archer should forget about 'outside noise and focus on becoming a great fast bowler: Holding
Cricket | Jul 24, 2020, 04:24 PM ISTThe 25-year-old had earlier admitted that he was subjected to racist abuse on social media for breaking the bio-bubble protocol after the series opener.
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Holding criticises umpiring, DRS technology after Windies lose three quick wickets in 2nd Test
Cricket | Jul 20, 2020, 07:28 PM ISTHolding slammed poor umpiring and the use of technology as part of the Decision Review System (DRS) after Windies lost three quick wickets in the fourth innings
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'Could've cost us millions of pounds': Giles lashes out at Jofra Archer for protocol breach
Cricket | Jul 17, 2020, 10:32 AM ISTJofra Archer was dropped from the second Test against West Indies after he drove to his home in Brighton.
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ENG vs WI | Have no sympathy at all: Michael Holding lashes out at Jofra Archer
Cricket | Jul 16, 2020, 06:24 PM ISTCiting the example of Nelson Mandela, Holding ripped into Archer, stating sacrifices should be made for the larger good.
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Jason Holder says support towards BLM 'meant world to him', thanks Holding for powerful speech
Cricket | Jul 10, 2020, 12:24 PM ISTWith the rain delaying the start of play on Wednesday, Holder's powerful address on racism went viral on social media and moved the entire cricketing fraternity.
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England vs West Indies: Michael Holding breaks down while discussing racism
Cricket | Jul 10, 2020, 10:37 AM ISTOn the second day of the ongoing first Test between England and the West Indies, Holding said he was thinking about his parents when he became emotional on TV.
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Nasser Hussain hails Michael Holding for his powerful message against racism
Cricket | Jul 09, 2020, 02:08 PM ISTFormer England captain Nasser Hussain paid tribute to Michael Holding on his powerful message against racism ahead of the first Test between England and West Indies.
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Don't shout back at us saying 'All Lives Matter': Michael Holding's powerful message against racism
Cricket | Jul 08, 2020, 07:35 PM ISTHolding also explained the reason behind the Black Lives Matter movement, saying that the movement is all about equality and not about putting 'Black people above white people'.
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Pakistan will be better off coming to England than staying at home amid COVID-19 crisis: Holding
Cricket | Jun 24, 2020, 05:35 PM ISTAs many as 10 out of the 29 England-bound Pakistan cricketers have tested positive for the dreaded coronavirus