Name:

Holder, Vanburn Alonzo

Date of Birth:

08 Oct 1945

Gender:

Men

Place of Birth:

Deans Village, Saint Michael, Barbados

Career:

Test: 1969 - 1979
ODI: 1973 - 1978

Teams:

West Indies (Country)
Barbados (Regional)

Michael Holding: My career highlights in my own words

Vanburn Alonzo Holder was renowned for his steady line-and-length right-arm fast-medium bowling and remarkable stamina during the 1970s.

Key Information

• Born: 10 October 1945, Deans Village, St Michael, Barbados
• Role: Right-arm fast-medium bowler
• Teams: West Indies, Barbados, Worcestershire and Orange Free State
• International career: 1969–1979

International Career Highlights

1975 Cricket World Cup: Holder was a member of the West Indies squad that won the inaugural World Cup in England. He played an important role in the semi-final against New Zealand at The Oval, taking 3/30 in a disciplined bowling performance.

Best Test performance: Holder recorded his career-best Test figures of 6/28 against India at Port-of-Spain in March 1975, underlining his effectiveness with his accuracy, movement and sustained pressure.

A link between generations: Holder was an important transitional figure in West Indies cricket, bridging the era of Wes Hall and Charlie Griffith with the emergence of the formidable fast-bowling attack led by Andy Roberts and Michael Holding. While not possessing the extreme pace associated with some of his successors, Holder’s accuracy, stamina and ability to maintain pressure made him a valuable member of the West Indies attack.