AUS vs PAK 2nd Test: Michael Holding Blasts ICC After Usman Khawaja's Multiple Attempts To Take Gaza Crisis Message On Field Fails
Usman Khawaja has started a debate on social media after his various attempts to voice Gaza crisis awareness on the cricket field were stopped by ICC.
Dec 25, 2023, 10:34 AM IST
England pullout from Pakistan series smacks of western arrogance: Michael Holding
ECB'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.
Oct 06, 2021, 12:32 PM IST
West Indies legend Michael Holding announces retirement from cricket commentary
Holding had been contemplating his retirement for the past year.
Sep 15, 2021, 22:36 PM IST
‘He was a special man’: India missing MS Dhoni, says this legendary cricketer
India were comprehensively beaten by 66 runs in the first ODI by Australia at Sydney. A legendary former cricketer believes that India are actually missing MS Dhoni's strength of character in the middle.
Nov 28, 2020, 19:30 PM IST
Sydney ODI: Indian cricketers join Australia in 'barefoot circle' ceremony against racism
The barefoot circle ceremony was held before the start of the opening One-day International between the two teams at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Nov 27, 2020, 11:49 AM IST
'No one has forgotten about Black Lives Matter': Jofra Archer answers Michael Holding
The West Indies' great Michael Holding had criticised the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) when players stopped taking a knee before matches
Sep 15, 2020, 13:34 PM IST
Michael Holding says need to educate entire human race to stop racism; England, West Indies players take-a-knee before 1st Test
He also talked about the brainwashing and said, "We have been brainwashed, and not just black people, white people are being brainwashed in different ways," he said.
Jul 08, 2020, 21:02 PM IST
West Indies will miss Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer in England, says Michael Holding
The three-Test series is scheduled to be played in July behind closed doors at `bio-secure` venues of Ageas Bowl and Old Trafford, subject to British government approval.
Jun 07, 2020, 17:24 PM IST
Michael Holding slams 'ridiculous' World Test Championship's points system
In July 2019, the ICC officially launched the inaugural edition of the WTC, which got underway on August 1, 2019.
May 04, 2020, 13:33 PM IST
Waqar says saliva must for swinging the ball, Holding finds no logic in legalising ball-tampering
Michael Holding feels legalising ball tampering in the post COVID-19 world is a bit "self contradictory" while Proteas great Allan Donald is completely on the opposite end of the spectrum on a subject that has divided opinions.
Apr 28, 2020, 14:52 PM IST
I would not play Jasprit Bumrah in England, says Michael Holding
West Indies legend Michael Holding has serious doubts over Jasprit Bumrah's ability as a new-ball bowler and said his specific skills does not make him an automatic choice in the playing eleven during India's tour of England later this year.
Jan 29, 2018, 16:48 PM IST
Virat Kohli will learn like Sir Viv Richards did, says Michael Holding
“It was similar with Viv. When he took over the captaincy, it was similar. And then he grew in the job. He learnt to be a little bit calmer and then his team got calmer as well," said the West Indies great.
Jan 29, 2018, 16:08 PM IST
India vs South Africa: Dangerous Wanderers pitch 'misbehaving and how', Michael Holding gives it 2/100
The grassy nature of the pitch used for the final Test between India and South Africa changed to a 'misbehaving' one on the third day's play as cricket experts called it dangerous to play on, urging the International Cricket Council (ICC) to take strong notice.
Jan 26, 2018, 16:07 PM IST
Not going to call Kohli great till he succeeds in England: Michael Holding
West Indies great Michael Holding is not going to comfortably call Virat Kohli great till the time the Indian batsman doesn't score big runs in England.
Jan 22, 2018, 16:00 PM IST
Fresh hope for West Indies after England Tests
West Indies arrived in England without the likes of Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels who, as a result of a thaw in a bitter dispute between Caribbean cricket chiefs and senior players, will be featuring in the upcoming one-day leg of the tour.
Sep 11, 2017, 05:51 AM IST
Michael Holding reckons Virat Kohli has long way to go to beat Sachin Tendulkar's 100 hundreds
Run-machine Virat Kohli is the talk of the town. The India captain on Sunday overtook Aussie great Ricky Ponting to become the second highest century maker in ODIs.
Sep 06, 2017, 18:53 PM IST
Michael Holding dismisses Brian Lara's criticism of unsporting West Indies behaviour of old
Lara also cited other instances like the Windies taking undue favours from umpires during their tour of Pakistan in 1988 and said, he was "not very proud of". The left-handed batsman went onto say that, he felt "embarrassed".
Sep 06, 2017, 18:09 PM IST
Michael Holding cites US President Donald Trump's example to slam Kieron Pollard's Twitter outburst against Sanjay Manjrekar
In the commentary box, Manjrekar had criticised Pollard, saying that he was only good enough to bat for the last six or seven overs of an innings.
Apr 11, 2017, 16:38 PM IST
ABSURD! Not AB de Villiers but Sarfraz Ahmed deserved to be in World Test XI, says this cricket icon
While Holding his entitled to his opinion, the thought of picking Sarfraz over De Villiers defies cricketing logic.
Sep 27, 2016, 14:40 PM IST
ECB contemplating to scrap toss at second-division County matches next year: Report
The England and Wales cricket Board (ECB) is contemplating to scrap the toss in County Championship Division Two matches next season.
Nov 25, 2015, 13:32 PM IST
