Roland Holder 26 off 65 Balls 88 Mins 4 Fours vs Pakistan First innings of 3rd Test at Karachi in Dec 1997

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Roland Holder was one of the most composed and dependable middle-order batsmen to represent the West Indies in the late 1990s. Playing during a transitional phase, he featured in 11 Tests and 37 ODIs, often batting down the order where chances were limited. Despite that, he showed glimpses of his quality with two fifties against India in his debut series.  Beyond international cricket, Holder shone brightly for Barbados, where he piled up runs and became a respected leader — even considered for the role of West Indies vice-captain. This video revisits his cricketing journey, highlighting his technique, temperament, and quiet contribution to Caribbean cricket.  👉 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe for more forgotten cricket stories!  Hashtags: #RolandHolder #WestIndiesCricket #BarbadosCricket #CricketLegends #CaribbeanCricket #CricketHistory #WIcricket #90sCricket #CricketStories #UnsungHero

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00:00Roland Holder stood as one of those middle-order best men who served the West Indies during

00:05the late 1990s, an era when Caribbean cricket was searching for its lost rhythm and consistency.

00:12He played 11 Test matches and 37 one-day internationals.

00:16In Test cricket, he scored 380 runs at an average of 25.33, with the highest score of

00:2391 and 250s to his name. In the shorter format, he scored 599 runs in his 37 ODIs, averaging

00:3223.96, with the best of 65 and likewise two half centuries.

00:37At the domestic level, his first-class tally was significantly stronger. In 105 matches,

00:43he racked up 5945 runs at an average of 37.86, including 17 centuries and 25 fifties, with

00:53the highest score of 183. In Leicester cricket, he played 101 games, scoring 2074 runs at an

01:00average of around 28.02, hitting 1 centuries and 10 fifties, the top score being 111.

01:08While his international averages may not leap off the page, Roland Holder's domestic numbers

01:13reveal the best men of Solid Klaus who carried his pad through the West Indies transitional

01:18era. His Test high score of 91 suggests he had the talent to dig in and produce meaningful

01:25innings even if the international consistency eluded him. Despite limited opportunities,

01:31he showcased promise early, passing 50 twice in his median test series at home series against India,

01:37offering glimpses of a dependable stroke maker beneath the surface of team experimentations.

01:43On the domestic circuit, Roland Holder was a different beast altogether. Representing Babados,

01:48he piled up runs season after season, particularly in his early years, and later evolved into a

01:54respected leader. His sharp cricketing mind and calm leadership even had whispers floating around of

02:01him, being groomed as a possible vice-captain for the West Indies. Though international success never

02:06truly embraced him, Roland Holder's story remains that of a solid, understated professional,

02:13a steady hand in turbulent times for the West Indies cricket.

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