Michael Anthony Holding (born 16 February 1954) is a Jamaican former cricketer and commentator who played for the West Indies cricket team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest pace bowlers in cricket history, he was nicknamed "Whispering Death" due to his undramatic but effective bowling style.

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Feb 12, 2025 · Michael Holding (born Feb. 16, 1954, Half Way Tree, Kingston, Jam.) is a West Indian cricketer, a dominant fast bowler who starred on the powerful West Indian international team of the 1970s and ’80s. In 60 Tests he earned 249 wickets, and in 102 one-day internationals, he took 142 wickets.

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Feb 15, 2024 · Former West Indies pacer Michael Holding was elegance personified, not only in his bowling action, which earned him the name “Whispering Death”, but also in his commentary which was loved by all. Born on February 16, 1954, in Kingston, the 6ft 4 inch Holding was a sprinter before his cricketing career.

A Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1977, Holding also played for Derbyshire and Lancashire in the England County championship as well as in Australia and New Zealand. Holding won a medal in the 1979 World Cup final.

Currently, Holding is a widely respected commentator and critic who is known for his distinctive Jamaican accent and acerbic views.

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Michael Holding is set to retire from cricket commentary at the end of the summer, bringing a close to his distinguished 24-year career.The former West Indies f

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