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Sky Sports pundit Michael Holding, wearing a Black Lives Matter badge during the second Test between England and West Indies
Black Lives Matter 10/09/20 6:00pm

Holding criticises England for choosing not to take a knee

Michael Holding says England's decision to stop taking a knee before matches is out of line with global attempts to raise awareness about institutionalised racism.

Jofra Archer took 3-59 in Pakistan's first innings
Michael Holding 06/08/20 8:30pm

'Archer not ready to bowl at full steam'

Jofra Archer may be subconsciously reducing his speed in response to the elbow injury he suffered, says Michael Holding.

Jofra Archer bowls in the nets at Old Trafford
Michael Holding 23/07/20 4:00pm

'Archer should ignore outside noise'

Jofra Archer should take a step back from social media and focus on becoming a great fast bowler, says Michael Holding.

Michael Holding
Black Lives Matter 08/07/20 7:20pm

PODCAST: Racial 'brainwashing' must end

Michael Holding passionately dissects the "brainwashing" he says is to blame for racial issues remaining rife to this day.

Sky Sports Cricket pundit Michael Holding says institutionalised racism must end for the good of humanity
Black Lives Matter 08/07/20 11:15am

Holding: Institutionalised racism must be eradicated

Michael Holding and Ebony Rainford-Brent say institutionalised racism must be eradicated for the good of humanity.

The 'Three Ws' - Worrell, Weekes and Walcott - at the West Indian Club, London, in April 1957
Michael Holding 02/07/20 2:29pm

Holding: Sir Everton was a true gentleman

Michael Holding says Sir Everton Weekes was a true gentleman, whose humility and humour lit up so many lives.

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada has racked up four demerit points in the last two years
Michael Atherton 17/01/20 10:20am

'Slow learner Rabada must wise up'

Mike Atherton, Michael Holding and Kevin Pietersen say Kagiso Rabada is a slow learner after being banned for the fourth Test.

Michael Holding and Jofra Archer share a joke after day one of the third Ashes Test
Michael Holding 22/08/19 8:10pm

Holding: England must protect Archer

England must be careful not to over-bowl Jofra Archer after his brilliant start in Test cricket, says Michael Holding.

Hardik Pandya claimed his first five-wicket haul in Tests
Michael Holding 19/08/18 7:10pm

'India rewarded for full lengths'

India reaped the benefits of bowling full in swinging conditions to take command of the third Test, says Michael Holding.

My Icon 03/10/17 6:00am

'We're one race - the human race'

#MyIcon Ep 3: West Indies legend Michael Holding says massive strides have been made to combat racism since his playing days.

Shai Hope was the standout for Windies, scoring back-to-back centuries in the second Test
Michael Holding 09/09/17 6:00pm

Michael Holding's Windies ratings

Michael Holding assesses the performances of the Windies players after their Test series loss to England.

Shannon Gabriel added an extra dimension to the Windies attack
Michael Holding 25/08/17 6:40pm

'Pace key to Windies upturn'

Michael Holding says the extra pace of Shannon Gabriel aided a much-improved Windies but is unconvinced by England's top order.

Alastair Cook and Alex Hales lifted England to 120-0 by stumps
Michael Holding 05/08/16 7:18pm

Holding: England can target win

Alastair Cook and Alex Hales have given England a chance to push for victory against Pakistan at Edgbaston, says Mikey Holding.

Nick Compton made just nine on day one of the second Test against Sri Lanka
Michael Holding 27/05/16 8:00pm

'Compton must be positive'

Nick Compton must adopt a more positive batting approach if he wants to save his Test career, says Michael Holding.

Matthew Wade - man-of-the-match for his unbeaten 71
Michael Holding 03/09/15 10:19pm

'England will rue chances'

Michael Holding praised Matthew Wade's crucial innings but says England still had opportunities to win the first ODI.

Steven Finn is penalised for a no-ball which denied him the wicket of Steve Smith.
Michael Holding 21/08/15 7:50pm

'No-balls not helping game'

Michael Holding says bowlers are gaining an unfair advantage when no-balls consistently go uncalled by the umpires.

Michael Holding 30/07/15 8:04pm

Holding praises Finn's fight

Steven Finn's hard work has earned him a much-deserved England recall, says Michael Holding, after the seamer's star turn at Edgbaston.

Jofra Archer enjoyed a stunning Test debut in the drawn second Ashes Test at Lord's
Michael Holding 19/08/19 7:00am

'Archer will change modern fast bowling'

Jofra Archer will change fast bowling in the modern era after his dazzling Test debut, says Michael Holding.

Pat Cummins should play for Australia at Lord's if Mitchell Starc is ruled out
Michael Holding 14/07/15 2:41pm

Holding: Give Cummins a go

Australia should select Pat Cummins if Mitchell Starc is ruled out of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, says Michael Holding.

West Indies players line up in solidarity behind Dwayne Bravo (right) at the toss
Michael Holding 17/10/14 2:54pm

Holding blasts WICB

Michael Holding says the West Indies Cricket Board may face ‘repercussions’ for ending their tour of India.

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