Michael Holding
(Former West Indies Cricketer)
Michael Holding is one of the members of the lethal West Indies bowling attack of the 1970s and 80s. Nicknamed “Whispering Death”, Holding is regarded one of the deadliest bowlers of his times in International cricket. He is now a cricket commentator.
| Michael Holding |
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| Nickname: | Whispering Death |
| Profession: | Former West Indies Cricketer, Cricket Commentator |
| Role: | Right-arm fast |
| Biography |
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| Autobiography: | Whispering Death and No Holding Back |
| Biopic: | NA |
| Physical Appearance |
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| Height (approx.): | 6’3″ |
| Weight (approx.): | NA |
| Eye Colour: | NA |
| Hair Colour: | Black |
| Tattoos: | NA |
| Personal Life |
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| Date of Birth: | 16 February 1954 |
| Age (as on 2018): | 64 years |
| Birth Place: | Kingston, Colony of Jamaica |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign: | Aquarius |
| Nationality: | Jamaican |
| School: | NA |
| College: | NA |
| Educational Qualifications: | NA |
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| Family |
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| Father: | Ralph Holding |
| Mother: | Enid Holding |
| Sister: | NA |
| Brother: | NA |
| Coach/Mentor: | NA |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Address: | NA |
| Cricket Career |
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| International Debut: |
| Test: | 28 November 1975 vs Australia |
| ODI: | 26 August 1976 vs England |
| T20: | DNP |
| Jersey Number: | NA |
| Major Team: | West Indies, Canterbury, Derbyshire, Jamaica, Lancashire, Tasmania |
| Nature on field: | Aggressive fast bowler |
| Likes to play against: | NA |
| Favourite Shot/Ball: | NA |
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- Together with Vivian Richards, Holding recorded the highest 10th wicket partnership in ODI history (106*).
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| Hobbies: | NA |
| Favourite Batsmen: | NA |
| Favourite Bowlers: | NA |
| Favourite Cricket Ground: | NA |
| Favourite sports Commentator: | NA |
| Favourite Food: | NA |
| Favourite Actors: | NA |
| Favourite Films: | NA |
| Favourite Musicians/Singers: | NA |
| Favourite Destination: | NA |
| Smoking/Alcohol: | NA |
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| Cars Collection: | NA |
| Girlfriends, Spouse and Children |
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| Marital Status: | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends: | NA |
| Wife/Spouse: | Laurie Ann Holding |
| Marriage Date: | NA |
| Children: | Son:- Ryan Mark Holding |
| Earnings |
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| Net Worth: | NA |
| Retainer Fee: | NA |
| Test Fee: | NA |
| ODI Fee: | NA |
| T20 Fee: | NA |
| IPL 11: | NA |
- Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1977
- Tasmania First-Class Career Span: 1982-83
- In 2013, Michael Holding received an Honorary Degree and Life Time Achievement Award at the University of East London
- Holding is remembered for kicking over the stumps in frustration over an umpiring decision in New Zealand in 1979/80.
- Holding was diagnosed with asthma at the age of three, but by he no longer needed an inhaler after teenage.
- In 1987, Michael Holding started his venture named Michael Holding’s Services Centre but packed up soon unable to invest time.
- Holding is known to have bowled “the greatest over in Test history” in 1981 in Bridgetown to English legend Geoff Boycott.
- Holding never aspired to become a commentator but took up Radio commentary after being insisted by a friend. He switched to television commentary in 1990.
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