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HEADLINE: Bradshaw backs Holder to remain as captain
CaribbeanCricket.com
Dec 18, 2020, 10:17:32 AM
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Under-fire Test Captain Jason Holder has received strong support from former West Indies all-rounder Ian Bradshaw, who says his fellow Barbadian should remain in charge for next month's tour of Bangladesh.
Holder has led the Test squad for five years, but his leadership has again come under increased scrutiny following an abysmal tour of New Zealand where his side lost both Tests by an innings inside four days.
The losses were two of four in five Tests this year after West Indies went down 2-1 to England in a three-Test tour last July.
Holder's personal performances were also disappointing, failing to take a wicket in 58 overs on tour and scoring a sole half-century in gathering 103 runs at an average of 34.
“I would continue with Jason at this time. We've just replaced him as [one-day captain] so he's just the Test captain,” Bradshaw told Starcom Radio's Mason and Guest cricket radio show.
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Islander
Dec 18, 2020, 3:31:42 PM
In reply to CaribbeanCricket.com
Most of us were aware that Jason did not have any experience as a captain when he was put at the helm of the team. What we thought was that he would mature into the role and demonstrate acquired acumen with exposure. He has failed. I continue to like him as a man and good example on and off the field in terms of his character HE IS NOT CAPTAIN MATERIAL. Jason is still a boy in a man's body; and he knows it.
Someone needs to tell Bradshaw that the WI set-up is not a charity thing. His logic that because we took the one day captaincy away from Jason is reason to let him remain as test captain is specious. My goodness! He squandered 5 years to at least show some potential. We cannot continue this way. It cannot get worse.
Philjam
Dec 20, 2020, 12:20:25 AM
In reply to Islander
I concur with your comments.