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  1. 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 silent, light-footed run up to the bowling crease. Holding was a key member of the West ...

  2. Read about Michael Holding cricket player from West Indies profile, stats, rankings, records, videos, photos at ESPNcricinfo.

  3. Sep 15, 2021 · Michael Holding has retired from cricket commentary after more than 30 years in broadcasting. Holding worked for Sky Sports for more than 20 years having retired from playing in 1987 with 391...

  4. Aug 27, 2021 · Michael Holding suddenly appears at my table in an otherwise empty restaurant. My failure to notice the former West Indian cricketer’s arrival is in keeping with his poetic nickname: “Whispering...

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

  6. Feb 15, 2024 · The 1977 Wisden Cricketer of the Year was forced to leave his 12-year-old cricket stint in ‘87 owing to repetitive hamstring and back injuries. Holding became a popular TV commentator thereafter and was among the few inductees to be named to the ICC Hall of Fame in 2009.

  7. Michael Anthony Holding is a Jamaican former cricketer and commentator who played for the West Indies cricket team.

  8. 'Whispering Death' as he was called, Michael Holding is one of the fastest and finest bowlers to have played Test cricket. His bowling was characterised by his ability to generate plenty of bounce and zip off the pitch due to his height.

  9. Sep 15, 2021 · Michael Holding is set to bring to a close one of the most distinguished modern broadcasting careers when he hangs up his mic at the end of this season, ESPNcricinfo has learnt. Holding has...

  10. 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.

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