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International career
Jason Omar Holder was born on 5 November 1991 in Barbados. He plays for the West Indies in all three formats—Test, ODI, and T20. He bowls medium-fast and can also score runs in the lower order. He started playing international cricket in 2013 and soon became one of the main players in the team.
In 2014, he became captain of the ODI team, and in 2015, he took charge of the Test team as well. In January 2019, the ICC ranked him the best Test all-rounder. That same year, he scored a double century against England, which made headlines. His bowling stayed consistent, and he often played key roles for his side.
Holder was part of the West Indies squad that won the T20 World Cup in 2016. He was the first West Indian man to take a T20I hat-trick. He also became the fifth West Indies player to score 2000 runs and take 100 wickets in ODIs. In Test cricket, he joined Sir Garfield Sobers as only the second West Indian to have over 2500 runs and 150 wickets. In April 2021, Wisden named him one of its Five Cricketers of the Year.
2013
- Made his ODI debut on 1 February vs Australia.
- Took 4/13 against Pakistan in July, but the West Indies were bowled out for 98.
- Helped tie the third ODI with 19 off 9 balls.
2014
- T20I debut vs New Zealand in January (2/34 in 3 overs).
- Test debut on 26 June vs New Zealand. Took two wickets and scored 90 runs, including his first Test fifty.
- Appointed ODI captain after Dwayne Bravo was removed. At 23 years and 72 days, he became the youngest West Indies captain.
2015
- Became Test captain for the Sri Lanka tour.
- Led West Indies to the World Cup quarter-finals; scored fifties against South Africa and India.
- Took heavy punishment (104 runs) in the match against South Africa.
- Hit his first Test century (103) vs England in Antigua to draw the match.
2016
- Continued to lead the West Indies in both formats during a period of player disputes.
- Key players like Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels were often missing due to conflicts with the board.
2017
- Took his first ODI five-wicket haul (5/27) on 2 July vs India. Helped West Indies defend 189 runs.
- Named Man of the Match for bowling and captaincy.
2018
- On 15 March, he became the fastest West Indian to reach 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in ODIs (in 74 matches).
- CWI gave him a central contract across all formats for the 2018–19 season.
- In 6 Tests: scored 336 runs (avg 37.33) and took 33 wickets (avg 12.30) — best average by a fast bowler in 100+ years.
- Named in the ICC’s Test Team of the Year.
2019
- In January, scored his first double century (202) vs England at Kensington Oval.
- Shared a 295-run stand with Shane Dowrich for the 8th wicket.
- West Indies beat England by 381 runs — their biggest home win by runs.
- Became ICC's No. 1 Test all-rounder, first West Indian since Sobers in 1974.
- Captained West Indies in the 2019 World Cup.
- Played his 100th ODI vs Bangladesh on 17 June.
- Played his 150th international match on 27 June vs India.
- Became the first West Indies captain to take 100 ODI wickets.
- Took his 100th Test wicket on 31 August vs India.
2020
- Named Test captain for the England tour in July, postponed from May due to the pandemic.
2021
- Took 5/27 vs Sri Lanka on 21 March in a home Test.
- Scored 71 in the second Test vs Sri Lanka.
- On 14 April, named one of Wisden's Five Cricketers of the Year.
- Hit 52 vs Australia on 24 July in the 2nd ODI at Kensington Oval.
- Scored 58 in the second Test vs Pakistan in August and was the third top run scorer in that series with 147 runs.
- Named a reserve player for the West Indies squad in the 2021 T20 World Cup.
2022
- Selected for the T20I home series vs England.
- Took 5/27 and a hat-trick in the fifth T20I on 30 January, becoming the first West Indian male to do so in T20Is.
- Also took four wickets in four balls — only the fourth player ever to do that in T20Is.
- Named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series.
- On 6 February, scored 57 in the ODI vs India in Ahmedabad.
- Became the fifth West Indian to reach 2,000 runs and 100 wickets in ODIs.
- Took 4/34 in the third ODI vs India.
2023
- On 1 March, he claimed his 150th Test wicket by dismissing Keegan Petersen in South Africa.
- Became the second West Indian, after Sobers, to have 2500+ runs and 150+ wickets in Tests.
- Scored 81 in the second Test vs South Africa at Wanderers Stadium.
2024
- In May, named in the West Indies squad for the T20 World Cup.
Leagues Participation
Apart from international cricket, Jason Holder has played in several T20 leagues around the world. His long-term team in the Caribbean Premier League has been the Barbados Royals, where he played from 2013 to 2024. He has also featured in the Indian Premier League, Big Bash League, Pakistan Super League, Bangladesh Premier League, and most recently, Major League Cricket in the USA. His presence across these tournaments shows his steady value as a bowling all-rounder.
Indian Premier League
Jason Holder has been part of several IPL teams over the years, with mixed results. He made his debut in 2013 with Chennai Super Kings but didn’t leave much of an impact. His breakthrough IPL season came in 2020 with Sunrisers Hyderabad, where he played a key role in their playoff push. Though he continued to be picked by different franchises, consistency and game time were often missing, and he eventually went unsold in the 2024 IPL auction.
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Year
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Team
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Notes
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2013
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Chennai Super Kings
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Made debut, the team finished as runners-up
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2014
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Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Bought for INR 75 lakhs, played only one game
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2016
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Kolkata Knight Riders
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Limited chances, minimal impact
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2020
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Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Returned as injury replacement, picked 14 wickets
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2021
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Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Took 16 wickets, solid bowling performances
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2022
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Lucknow Super Giants
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Bought after strong performances, took 14 wickets
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2023
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Rajasthan Royals
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Bought for INR 5.75 crores, struggled, and released after a poor showing
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2024
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–
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Went unsold in the IPL auction
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Caribbean Premier League
Jason Holder has been a key player for the Barbados franchise in the CPL, representing them from 2013 to 2024. He won the tournament twice—first in 2014 and again in 2019, both times playing a vital role. He also lifted the trophy in 2017 as part of the squad, strengthening his legacy in the West Indies' top T20 competition.
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Year
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Team
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Notes
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2013
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Barbados Tridents
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Early appearances in the CPL
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2014
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Barbados Tridents
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Won CPL title
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2015–2016
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Barbados Tridents
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Continued regular participation
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2017
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Barbados Tridents
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Won CPL title (Holder part of the squad)
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2018
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Barbados Tridents
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Played a full season
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2019
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Barbados Tridents
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Captained the team to the CPL title win vs the Guyana Amazon Warriors
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2020–2021
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Barbados Tridents
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Remained a central figure in the squad
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2022–2024
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Barbados Royals
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Played for renamed franchise (Tridents became Royals)
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Big Bash League
Jason Holder played in the Big Bash League during the 2020/21 season. He joined the Sydney Sixers for a short stint and helped the team go on to win the title that season. Though his appearance was brief, he contributed with both bat and ball during crucial moments.
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Year
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Team
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Notes
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2020/21
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Sydney Sixers
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Played as an overseas player, won the BBL championship
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Major League Cricket
In 2025, Jason Holder joined Major League Cricket in the United States and was named captain of the Los Angeles Knight Riders. On June 27, during a close match against Washington Freedom in Dallas, he misjudged the final delivery, which allowed the opposition to steal the win. Despite the error, his leadership role highlights the trust placed in his experience.
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Year
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Team
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Notes
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2025
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Los Angeles Knight Riders
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Appointed captain; made a final-ball error vs Washington Freedom
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Pakistan Super League
Jason Holder also played for Islamabad United in the 2025 Pakistan Super League. He made an instant impact by helping his team win their debut match of the season against Lahore Qalandars on April 11. Later in the tournament, he played a key role in Islamabad United’s victory over Multan Sultans, showing his value with the ball and in pressure moments.
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Year
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Team
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Notes
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2025
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Islamabad United
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Key player in wins vs Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans
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Bangladesh Premier League
Jason Holder joined the Khulna Tigers for the 2024 Bangladesh Premier League season. He remained part of the squad for the 2025 season as well. His inclusion added strength to the team's bowling unit and brought valuable experience to the lineup.
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Year
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Team
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Notes
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2024
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Khulna Tigers
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Played in the BPL season
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2025
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Khulna Tigers
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Retained in the squad for the new season
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Domestic career
Jason Holder started his domestic career playing for Barbados. He made his First-Class debut in April 2009 against Guyana, taking wickets in both innings. Soon after, he played List-A cricket for the West Indies Under-19s and T20 matches for West Indies A, where he took important wickets against Zimbabwe. Holder became a key player in the Caribbean Premier League, winning titles with Barbados Tridents in 2014 and again leading them to victory in 2019.
He also played in other leagues around the world. In the Big Bash League, he helped the Sydney Sixers win the championship in the 2020/21 season. Holder’s IPL career began in 2013 with the Chennai Super Kings. Later, he played for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, and Rajasthan Royals, contributing mainly as a bowler and all-rounder. In 2019, he joined Northamptonshire for county cricket in England.
Though he stepped down from captaincy roles in 2019, Holder continued playing in many domestic and franchise tournaments. In 2025, he became captain of the Los Angeles Knight Riders in Major League Cricket, showing he remains an important player in global T20 cricket.
Records and achievements
Jason Holder has achieved many records and won several awards in his career. He became one of the youngest captains for the West Indies in ODIs and Tests, showing his leadership early on. Holder is strong with both bat and ball, and his performances hold important places in West Indies cricket history.
- In 2009, he won the Lord Gavron Award.
- He was the youngest West Indian to captain in ODIs.
- He was the second-youngest West Indian to captain in Tests after George Grant.
- He scored 202 runs in a Test match batting at number 8, which is the third-highest score at that position, behind two Pakistani players.
- He has the second-best bowling figures by a West Indian captain in Tests, only behind Courtney Walsh.
- Holder is fifth on the list of highest wicket-takers for West Indies in ODIs, with 159 wickets, after Walsh, Ambrose, Bravo, and Hooper.
- He was the first West Indian captain to take five wickets in both ODIs and Tests.
- Holder became the first West Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in T20 Internationals.
- He is the fourth bowler in the world to take a double hat-trick in T20Is, after Rashid Khan, Lasith Malinga, and Curtis Campher.
- In 2019, he was named West Indies’ Test Player of the Year.
- In January 2019, the ICC ranked him as the best all-rounder in Test cricket worldwide.
- In 2022, he was Player of the Series during the West Indies vs England T20I matches.
Personal life
Jason Holder’s personal life shows his close family ties and interests outside cricket. He comes from a cricketing family and has gained many fans through his performances. Besides cricket, Holder supports football and has worked as a brand ambassador, which shows his popularity beyond the sport.
Family
Jason Holder was born on November 5, 1991, in Barbados. His father, Ronald Holder, also played cricket for the West Indies. Jason has a brother named Codeman and is dating Jasmine Quinn.
Finance
Holder earns a good income from playing cricket internationally and in leagues like the IPL. His net worth is about Rs. 53.51 crores.
House and Cars
By January 2023, Holder owned a large luxury house in Barbados. There is no public information about any cars he owns.
Scandals
At the start of his career, some people criticized Holder’s leadership, but selectors supported him, and he led the West Indies in the 2015 World Cup. During the 2015–16 Australia tour, there were rumors that his players refused to play in windy conditions, but Holder denied those stories on Twitter. In 2023, after the West Indies failed to qualify for the World Cup, Holder said he was disappointed and that the team needed to solve some internal problems.
Fans
Holder has gained fans around the world. In 2015, Australian fans welcomed him warmly during the World Cup, appreciating his captaincy and skill at a young age.
