Michael Holding

Michael Holding is a former right arm fast bowler and right handed batsman to represent the West Indies. He was one of the fastest bowlers in Test cricket who has a long and rhythmic run-up. He was 1.92 meters tall and he generated considerable bounce and zip using this height.

Holding in his career participated in 60 Test matches during which he scored 910 runs which included 6 fifties with a top score of 73. He has taken 10 wickets in 1 match twice and 5 wickets in an innings 13 times. His best bowling figures are 8 for 92 and 22 catches were taken by him. If all the players with less than 1000 runs are considered Holding is the record holder for the maximum number of sixes.

He has taken part in 102 One day International matches in which he has top scored with 64. Overall 282 runs were scored by him inclusive of 2 half centuries. Holding took 5 wickets in a match once and has managed 30 catches.

In first class cricket Holding was a team member of Tasmania, Lancashire, Derbyshire, Canterbury and Jamaica. After retiring from cricket he became a commentator with Sky Sports.

=== Career Highlights ===

Holding has taken 249 wickets in Test matches at an average of 23.68 and 142 wickets in One day Internationals at an average of 21.36.

In his Test career he has hit 36 sixes and is ranked the 32nd in the world for the maximum number of sixes.