West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder revealed that his five-match spell with Worcestershire in the English County Championship has reignited his passion for cricket.
The 32-year-old Barbadian expressed immense satisfaction with his time at the club and hinted at a possible return to New Road in the future. Holder is now eagerly anticipating his return to England with the West Indies for their three-Test series, following efforts to help the Caribbean side win the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup next month in the Caribbean and the United States.
“It has been unbelievable, a hell of an experience,” Holder said in an interview on the club’s website. “I think the boys have been outstanding. I said to them they have given me a new love for cricket. It has been one of those stints where you get everything you want to achieve out of it. It is unfortunate we didn’t win a game, and I was really looking forward to singing the team song, but each and every game has shown glimpses that this team has something special about it.”
During his stint with Worcestershire, Holder scored 186 runs from six innings, including an undefeated 123 against Kent at Canterbury. Additionally, he took nine wickets at an average of just over 44. Despite the team’s lack of victories, Holder’s individual performances and the camaraderie within the squad left a lasting impression on him.
It’s one big family
“The boys are a hell of a bunch,” Holder added. “I’ve enjoyed every single moment, and I’ll definitely be back. I’ve been amazed about how tight one group can be and everyone plays for the right reasons. Everyone plays for the team. It’s one big family, everyone is behind each other, no man is left alone, and it’s just one of those attitudes and environments you want to be in.”
Holder elaborated on his positive experience, stating, “You wake up and look forward every single morning to going in and being around these boys, and that is something I haven’t had for a very long time. I thank Worcestershire for having me, and hopefully, I can be back and actually play a game at New Road.”
Worcestershire have drawn four of their five matches this season and are currently seventh in the 10-team Division 1 table with 58 points. Holder’s contributions, both on and off the field, have evidently left a mark, and his potential return is eagerly anticipated by fans and teammates alike.
