Holder “honoured” to lead Windies in historic Test

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC - Captain Jason Holder has described leading the Windies in the historic third Test against Sri Lanka as "a special honour", as the Caribbean side prepares to mark 90 years of Test cricket

"It is great to part of the 90th anniversary of West Indies Test cricket and for me it's a special honour to lead the team in this historic match," said the 26-year-old Barbadian.

"There is rich legacy in West Indies cricket with many of the greats of the game having graced the West Indies dressing room.

"Just to mention a few - Sir Garfield Sobers, Sir Frank Worrell, Sir Viv Richards, Brian Lara, Malcolm Marshall, Sir Curtly Ambrose and a list of other amazing cricketers who gave their all for our game and made it what it is today."

June 23 marks 90 years to the day when Karl Nunes of Jamaica led West Indies in their first Test against England at Lord's in 1928.

That team included some noted pioneers in regional cricket history including all-rounder Sir Learie Constantine, batsmen George Challenor and Clifford Roach, as well as fast bowler Herman Griffith.

"When you look back at the last 90 years we have had some great men perform some great feats. This is an occasion to pay tribute to everyone who has contributed to making our game what it is today," Holder continued.

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