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  BCCI has every right to hold IPL if T20 World Cup is postponed: Michael Holding

  Cricket | June 07, 2020 23:23 IST

  There is speculation that the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held between October 18 and November 15, may be postponed due to travel restrictions in place in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, giving BCCI a window to organise the IPL.

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  Windies will miss Bravo, Hetmyer but their decision to not travel must be respected: Holding, Bishop

  Cricket | June 06, 2020 17:16 IST

  Besides Bravo and Hetmyer, Keemo Paul also refused to travel to the UK for the Wisden Trophy starting July 8.

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  Michael Holding alleges misuse of BCCI funds by CWI, eposes 'leaked audit report'

  Cricket | May 19, 2020 16:45 IST

  Based on the report, on August 8, 2018, CWI had received a fund amounting US$134,200 from a sponsor on behalf of the Dominica Cricket Association (DCA) in a bid to revamp cricket in the area. 

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  West Indies were overconfident, did not think India would be our problem in 1983 WC final: Holding

  Cricket | May 13, 2020 20:36 IST

  Holding said that Windies had considered for themselves an easy victory after the bowlers managed to fold India for just 183, which eventually turned out to become a match-winning score. 

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  Michael Holding casts doubts on use of polish to shine ball

  Cricket | May 13, 2020 13:01 IST

  Former West Indies pacer Michael Holding said it is a natural inclination for bowlers to apply saliva or sweat to shine the ball.

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  Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami are India's special fast bowling talent: Michael Holding

  Cricket | May 12, 2020 23:34 IST

  Holding also reckons that with his short run-up, Bumrah may not hold for long

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  Michael Holding slams 'ridiculous' World Test championship points system

  Cricket | May 03, 2020 19:44 IST

  Holding trained his guns at the points system and he referred to it as ridiculous.

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  We need to introspect if cricket is moving in right direction, says Michael Holding

  Cricket | April 30, 2020 15:35 IST

  The 66-year-old cricketer-turned-commentator personally believes hitting the pause button for a while was necessary amid excessive commercialisation of the sport.

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  Michael Holding questions suggestions of legalising ball-tampering

  Cricket | April 28, 2020 13:44 IST

  Holding believes there is 'no logic' behind the reported move as players will anyway be playing the game in a safe environment and use of saliva on the ball shouldn't be an issue.

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  Michael Holding finds no logic in legalising ball-tampering, Waqar Younis reckons saliva must

  Cricket | April 27, 2020 17:23 IST

  The International Cricket Council (ICC), during its recent CEC meeting, considered the use of artificial substances on the ball instead of saliva.

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  Michael Holding picks Dale Steyn among four all-time greatest fast bowlers

  Cricket | April 15, 2020 19:24 IST

  Steyn ended his Test career with 439 wickets in 171 innings - the best by a South African bowler in the format and fourth-highest amongst pacers after James Anderson (575 wickets), McGrath (563) and Courtney Walsh (519). 

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  'We hoped he would make a mistake': Pollock hails Tendulkar as best batsman of his generation

  Cricket | April 14, 2020 11:12 IST

  Former South African skipper Shaun Pollock named Sachin Tendulkar as the best batsman of his generation.

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  Not sure how much further than 2020 I can continue commentary: Windies legend Michael Holding

  Cricket | April 09, 2020 18:17 IST

  Michael Holding has hinted that he is unlikely to continue commentating beyond 2021 as age is catching up with him.

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  Shahid Afridi hosts dinner for Michael Holding in Karachi

  Cricket | September 30, 2019 11:05 IST

  Shahid Afridi tweeted photos of hosting Holding late on Sunday night, where they were joined by another former Pakistan captain Saeed Anwar.

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  India vs England: Michael Holding mocks Indian team for wearing black armbands

  Cricket | August 19, 2018 12:46 IST

  With India trailing the five-match Test series 0-2, Holding commented: "Indian players are wearing the black band not because they are 0-2 down."

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  India vs England: Holding lambastes Pandya, says he isn't the all-rounder India need

  Cricket | August 17, 2018 16:34 IST

  Pandya has had a dry spell with the bat and ball so far in the ongoing India-England Test series and has been at the receiving end of some heavy criticism from former cricketers and fans. 

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  India vs South Africa: Bhuvneshwar Kumar is my first choice bowler in overseas tour, says Michael Holding

  Cricket | January 29, 2018 17:14 IST

  However, the Windies pace legend has serious doubts over Jasprit Bumrah's ability as a new ball bowler and said his specific skills does not make him an automatic choice in the playing eleven during India's tour of England later this year.

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  Virat Kohli has a lot of similarity with Sir Vivian Richards, feels Michael Holding

  Cricket | January 29, 2018 17:24 IST

  Kohli's selection decision came under the scanner in the Test series and Holding too was critical of his chop-and-change policy which saw him play a different XI in each of the 35 Tests.

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  Never interested in what Brian Lara says: Michael Holding

  Cricket | September 06, 2017 17:27 IST

  While Lara took the opportunity to slam Holding yesterday, the "whispering death" has accused the legendary batsman of "getting away with murder" during his reign.

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  Ishant Sharma vs Michael Holding: Who is more aggressive on field?

  Cricket | September 02, 2015 23:57 IST

  New Delhi: Fast bowlers are said to be the most aggressive players when it comes to expressing their emotions on the cricket field. Recently, India's fast bowling spearhead Ishant Sharma came under a lot of