CHENNAI – A West Indies fast bowling legend and a former Australia cricket captain have criticised the appointment of Jason Holder as West Indies captain, arguing that the decision could ruin his Test career.
Former Australia captain Ian Chappell described the decisionas a “monumental blunder” while former Windies pacer Andy Roberts suggested Holder step down from the position to salvage his career.
Holder’s elevation, first as One-Day captain last December and more recently in the Test format, has drawn criticism in some quarters because of his relative inexperience.
“Look, he has not settled into Test cricket. The team is failing and it will have a negative effect on him,” declared Roberts in an interview with midday.com during a visit to the Indian city of Chennai.
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