Holder receives special edition Wisden to mark his Cricketer-of-the-Year award

Jason Holder recently received a cherished memento, marking one of the most celebrated moments in his legendary career.

The talismanic West Indies all-rounder was presented with his special edition, leather-bound Wisden Cricket Almanack- the prize for being named one of Wisden’s Five Cricketers-of-the-Year for 2021.

At the time of the award Holder was the number one ranked all-rounder in the world in Test cricket. During the tour of England that year, he took 6-42 in England’s first innings at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton to set up a memorable victory for West Indies in the first Test.

In a brief ceremony at the Grenada National Stadium, Holder was handed the book by team-mate Shai Hope, who was one of Wisden’s five Players-of-the-Year in 2018.

In 2017, Hope made back-to-back centuries (in the same Test) to lead West Indies to a famous win over England at Headingley. They are among a list of outstanding West Indies players who have received the prestigious accolade.

Wisden, the game’s most prestigious and recognisable publication, has been naming its Five Cricketers-of-the-Year since 1889, making it the oldest individual award in any sport and this outstanding recognition is presented to players who have excelled in the game.