West Indian coach Daren Sammy, during his chat with Wisden, said that veteran all-rounder Jason Holder has retired from the ODI format. The 35-year-old’s last game in the fifty-over format was in 2023 against Scotland. Holder scored 45 with the bat and also took a wicket.

Scotland’s win meant that the two-time World Champions didn’t qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup that was held in India.

In his chat with Wisden, the current West Indian coach said, “Jason is still in the mix as far as Test cricket is concerned, buthas retired from the ODI format. He has spoken about his interest in playing Test cricket. He’s also playing for various franchises. It is now a matter of his availability and where he fits into the team.”

It is to be noted that the Gujarat Titans star hasn’t played Test cricket since 2024 and his last international game was the T20I against Sri Lanka in June. Holder has played 138 ODI games for his country, scoring over 2000 runs with 12 fifties. He has also picked up 159 wickets with a best of 5/27, which is one of two fifers he has taken.

West Indies outclass New Zealand by 7 wickets in first ODI

Meanwhile, the West Indies side continued their surge in form with a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in Guyana on Saturday.

The visitors were asked to bat first and were bowled out for 267 with a ball left to play in the 50th over. Daryl Mitchell top scored with 65 while Will Young amassed 49 runs. Alzarri Joseph was the best bowler for the home team with figures of 4/41 in 8.5 overs.

Chasing 268 to win, John Campbell was out early for 11 while Ackeen Auguste was dismissed for 38 runs.

Keacy Carty, batting at number three, was the top scorer with 95 runs from 112 balls. Shai Hope stayed not out on 87 along with Sherfane Rutherford’s 22 to guide the side to a win by seven wickets.

Mitchell Santner’s side is set to play four more ODI matches during their Caribbean tour. The next two games will also be played in Guyana before the series moves to Barbados for the final two encounters.