Michael Holding (Former West Indies cricketer) Autobiography, Wife, Weight, Height, Age, Records and More
Published on: Sep 12, 2018 3:07 pm IST|Updated on: Jun 27, 2019 4:38 pm IST
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
Nickname:
Whispering Death
Profession:
Former West Indies Cricketer, Cricket Commentator
Role:
Right-arm fast
Biography
Autobiography:
Whispering Death and No Holding Back
Biopic:
NA
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.):
6’3″
Weight (approx.):
NA
Eye Colour:
NA
Hair Colour:
Black
Tattoos:
NA
Personal Life
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
Signature:
Family
Father:
Ralph Holding
Mother:
Enid Holding
Sister:
NA
Brother:
NA
Coach/Mentor:
NA
Religion:
Christianity
Address:
NA
Cricket Career
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
Career Turning Point
NA
Records
Together with Vivian Richards, Holding recorded the highest 10th wicket partnership in ODI history (106*).
Preferences
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
Style Quotient
Cars Collection:
NA
Girlfriends, Spouse and Children
Marital Status:
Married
Affairs/Girlfriends:
NA
Wife/Spouse:
Laurie Ann Holding
Marriage Date:
NA
Children:
Son:- Ryan Mark Holding
Earnings
Net Worth:
NA
Retainer Fee:
NA
Test Fee:
NA
ODI Fee:
NA
T20 Fee:
NA
IPL 11:
NA
Awards and recognitions
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
Controversies
Holding is remembered for kicking over the stumps in frustration over an umpiring decision in New Zealand in 1979/80.
Lesser Known Facts
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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