Overview
- Daren Sammy told the Wisden podcast on Saturday that Jason Holder has retired from One-Day Internationals, making the coach’s comments the first public confirmation of the change.
- Holder has not issued a personal retirement statement and Cricket West Indies has not released an official announcement about his ODI status.
- Sammy said Holder remains interested in Test cricket but that any recall will depend on his availability given his growing franchise commitments, including playing for the Los Angeles Knight Riders.
- Justin Greaves has stepped into the pace-bowling all-rounder role for West Indies and his form has influenced short-term selection decisions in Holder’s absence.
- Holder finishes with 138 ODIs, 2,237 runs and 159 wickets, and his move away from the 50‑over game reshapes West Indies’ plans as they pursue qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup.