West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder has been away from the limelight for some time, missing the home T20 World Cup in 2024 due to injury. Since then, he has been steadily working on his game to re-establish himself as one of the top T20 all-rounders globally. Holder’s focus and dedication have seen him regain form and relevance in the shortest format.

Currently leading the St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the 2025 Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Holder has found the perfect stage to showcase his skills. Under his captaincy, the team remains in contention for the playoffs, with Holder delivering consistently with both bat and ball, proving to be a key player for his side.

So far in the CPL, Holder has scored 267 runs in 10 innings at an impressive average of 38.14 and a strike rate of 167.92, making him the sixth-highest run-scorer. In addition, he has taken 13 wickets at an economy of 7.80, ranking third among wicket-takers and leading all pacers in the tournament.

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IPL Teams can Probably Pick Jason Holder in IPL 2026 Auction:

Although Jason Holder might not bat as high in the IPL as he currently does in the CPL, his recent batting improvements will certainly catch the attention of IPL scouts, who constantly seek multi-talented players capable of contributing in different facets of the game.

In the current IPL era, dominated by impact players, it is challenging for overseas all-rounders to secure a regular spot in the playing XI unless they are among the very best. Even established names like Azmatullah Omarzai, Marcus Stoinis, and Sam Curran have struggled to find consistent game time, highlighting the intense competition for overseas all-rounder slots.

Holder’s exceptional all-round abilities and current red-hot form make him stand out among his peers. Considering his impressive performances with both bat and ball, several IPL teams are likely to keep a close eye on him. Here’s a look at three franchises that should consider targeting the in-form Jason Holder for IPL 2026.

• Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals have often faced challenges in finding the right all-rounder to provide balance and depth to their squad. Players like Chris Morris, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Obed McCoy, and even Jason Holder have been tried in this role, but none have consistently delivered the impact needed to strengthen the team’s overall performance.

Rajasthan Royals could benefit from bringing back Jason Holder for a second stint, building on his previous experience with the franchise. In 2023, Holder played eight matches, taking four wickets at an economy of 9.96 before being released. His return could provide the team with the balance and versatility they have been seeking.

During the 2025 season, RR struggled with batting depth, often failing to chase targets effectively. Their reliance on Shubham Dubey didn’t yield results, and Jofra Archer has mostly contributed as a bowler rather than a true all-rounder. A well-rounded bowling all-rounder like Holder could fill the No.8 role efficiently.

Rajasthan Royals’ pace attack has been a recurring concern, with Jofra Archer lacking a dependable partner at the new ball. Tushar Deshpande and Fazalhaq Farooqi have underperformed, while backup options like Akash Madhwal and Kwena Maphaka haven’t proven strong enough to lead the bowling. This weakness has left RR searching for a consistent bowling solution.

With a strong Indian batting lineup, RR can afford to strengthen their lower order with overseas talent. Avoiding the two-overseas-spinner approach gives them the flexibility to include a foreign all-rounder. Jason Holder, with his experience and versatility, fits this role perfectly, providing both balance and impact.

• Sunrisers Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad have faced challenges with both their pace attack and overall team balance. Mohammad Shami struggled to find consistency with the new ball, while the lower middle-order failed to contribute significantly with the bat, leaving SRH short of depth and balance throughout the season.

Aniket Verma has performed well, but the inconsistent form of players like Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, and Abhinav Manohar means Sunrisers Hyderabad need additional reinforcements to strengthen their side. The team’s struggles in both batting and bowling have highlighted the need for a versatile solution.

Adding a separate pacer and batter may disrupt SRH’s existing balance, making an all-rounder the ideal choice. Jason Holder fits this role perfectly, offering new-ball support and the ability to finish innings with the bat. His inclusion could provide the team with much-needed depth and flexibility in both departments.

• Lucknow Super Giants

Jason Holder had a standout IPL season with Lucknow Super Giants during their inaugural 2022 campaign, claiming 14 wickets. Despite his strong performance, LSG surprisingly released him and replaced him with all-rounders Daniel Sams and Romario Shepherd, a combination that failed to deliver the desired results for the team.

The 2026 IPL season offers a perfect opportunity for Holder to return. LSG are in need of a dependable all-rounder to bolster their lower middle-order while also providing support to a fragile and injury-prone bowling lineup. Holder’s experience and versatility make him an ideal candidate to strengthen the squad.

Lucknow Super Giants have occasionally struggled to fit David Miller into their playing XI, leaving finishing responsibilities to Abdul Samad and Shahbaz Ahmed. This duo could use additional support, and having a reliable all-rounder like Jason Holder would add depth to the lower middle-order, reducing excessive reliance on the top three.

LSG also lack a proven new-ball bowler. Last season, late replacement Shardul Thakur often shouldered this responsibility. Holder, with his tall frame and ability to swing the ball, could effectively fill this role, providing consistency with the new ball and adding balance to LSG’s bowling attack.

In addition, injuries to Mitchell Marsh have forced him to focus solely on batting, putting extra pressure on the bowling unit. While Avesh Khan and Mohsin Khan are decent at the death, Holder’s clever variations, including a deceptive slower ball with dip, make him an ideal option to strengthen both ends of the innings.

India's exhilarating six-run win over England in the fifth and concluding Test at The Oval has created a considerable shake-up in the ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, with Indian pace pair Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna achieving career-best rankings.

Siraj, Player of the Match for winning spells in both innings, climbed twelve places to the 15th ranking in the ICC Test Bowler Rankings. The right-arm quick is now on a career-high 674 rating points, after his brilliant bowling was a vital element in India's series-clinching win.

Joining him in the rankings surge is Prasidh Krishna, whose eight wickets at The Oval lifted him 25 places to 59th, also a personal best. Krishna now holds 368 rating points, as he continues to establish himself in the longer format.

England's fast bowling unit also saw a boost despite the narrow defeat. Gus Atkinson, one of the breakout stars of the summer, has broken into the top 10 Test bowlers for the first time, thanks to his eight-wicket haul. Josh Tongue, another standout performer, has risen 14 places to 46th in the latest update.

On the batting front, Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continues his meteoric rise. Fresh off a century in The Oval Test, Jaiswal has climbed three positions to break into the top five Test batters, now sitting on 792 rating points. England's Joe Root and Harry Brook remain locked in at the top two spots.

Elsewhere in the Test arena, New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell has entered the top 10 Test batters following his consistency in the Zimbabwe series, moving up four places. Teammate Matt Henry is reaping the rewards of his red-ball resurgence, climbing to 4th among Test bowlers with a career-best 817 rating points.

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T20I Movement: Tim David, Saim Ayub, and Holder Climb

In the T20I rankings, Australia’s Tim David surged two places to 16th in the Men’s T20I Batting Rankings after a powerful century against the West Indies. Pakistan’s Saim Ayub also made a big leap, climbing 25 places to 37th following his dazzling knocks in the USA leg of the West Indies tour.

West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder has made a notable move in the bowling department, rising 23 places to joint-32nd alongside South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj. Holder's consistency in picking up key wickets has made him the highest wicket-taker for his side in the shortest format.

With the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle gathering pace and planning and preparation ramping up for next year’s T20 World Cup, these moves come at a busy time in international cricket. As the red-ball and white-ball calendars continue to overlap, players making a mark in multiple formats are now being compensated accordingly, according to the latest ICC updates.

After the defeat in the opening T20I clash between West Indies and Pakistan at the Centra Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida, the pressure was immense on the Caribbean side to make a strong comeback to keep the series alive. It’s noteworthy that they lost their last eight games at home against Australia in the longest and shortest formats of the game.

The Shai Hope-led side made a strong comeback in the fixture with a two-wicket victory. However, it was a memorable clash for Jason Holder, the former captain, who scripted a new record in the T20Is for the Caribbean team. The Barbados-born went past Dwayne Bravo to become the new leading wicket-taker of the West Indies side in the shortest format with 81 scalps.

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Bravo finished with 78 wickets in 77 innings during his tenure at an average of 26.10 and a strike rate of 19.29 with an economy rate of just over eight. Holder now has bagged 81 T20I scalps in 71 innings at an average of nearly 30 and an economy rate of under nine.

Jason Holder becomes West Indies’ leading T20I wicket-taker during WI vs PAK 2nd T20I

Batting first, the visitors put 133/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Both openers had a poor and silent game with the bat as Fakhar Zaman struggled for his 20 runs in 19 balls at number three. Hasan Nawaz smashed 40 runs in 23 balls with the help of one boundary and four sixes at a strike rate of 173.91. Holder finished with figures of 4/19 in four overs.

West Indies kept losing wickets at regular intervals in the chase, as the skipper had the hardest time in the middle for his 21 runs in 30 balls. Gudakesh Motie got 28 runs in 20 balls, but the pressure was on to chase the low score.

Again, it was Holder, who creamed a boundary on the last delivery of the second innings to remain unbeaten on 16 runs in 10 balls and shoulder them over the line by two wickets. The third fixture of the series will take place in less than 24 hours.

Los Angeles Knight Riders won an exciting match against San Francisco Unicorns by 11 runs (DLS method) at Central Broward Park in Lauderhill. They batted first and put up a huge score that put the Unicorns under big pressure. Even though the Unicorns tried hard to chase it down, rain changed the target and they fell just short in the end.

The Knight Riders batted first and scored 243 runs for 3 wickets in 19 overs. Andre Fletcher was brilliant with 118 runs from 58 balls. Alex Hales also hit quick runs with 58 from 26 balls. Sherfane Rutherford added 49 from 28 balls. San Francisco’s bowlers kept trying. Karima Gore, Hassan Khan, and Xavier Bartlett took one wicket each.

Chasing a big DLS target, the Unicorns fought well but were all out for 233 in 18.5 overs. Sanjay Krishnamurthy played a superb innings, scoring 92 from 40 balls. Hammad Azam scored 38 and Hassan Khan hit 35 to keep the game alive.

But the target was tough, and the Knight Riders’ bowlers held their nerve. Karthik Gattepalli took 3 wickets for 31 runs. Jason Holder and Shadley van Schalkwyk took 2 wickets each to help seal the win. It was a thrilling game with lots of big hitting and good bowling. In the end, the Knight Riders did enough to win and take the points.

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Twitter reactions after LAKR wins 30th match of MLC 2025

Literally had zero hopes with LAKR but they knocked out the best team of the tournament 💥🔥

We are lifting the trophy baby 🏆💛#MLC #MLC2025 pic.twitter.com/wrMtGgl4RF

— Navneet 🚩 (@MSDian067) July 7, 2025

Defending 244, LAKR won the match by just 11 runs, bringing an end to yet another disappointing and humiliating season.

- They have finished at the bottom of the tournament table. pic.twitter.com/B26U7VtLyr

— KKR Karavan (@KkrKaravan) July 7, 2025

It's finally a WIN after 5 back-to-back Losses.

LAKR finishes off the season with a Victory. #MLC2025 pic.twitter.com/5n6LwzTRF2

— Rokte Amar KKR (@Rokte_Amarr_KKR) July 7, 2025

LAKR ends their MLC 2025 Season with 2 wins & 8 losses out of 10 games. A horrible Season comes to an end.

LAKR local talents showed that they have the talent, Skill. Hopefully the management will pick some good overseas picks, make some changes in the coaching panel. pic.twitter.com/u2fI2U0fHh

— Rokte Amar KKR (@Rokte_Amarr_KKR) July 7, 2025

MI did not help us but LAKR doing it for us 💛but need to play dangerous freedom in Q1 https://t.co/QV7C2oLMoV

— Sai Shreyas (@SaiShre43225906) July 7, 2025

MINY sodhapitan 😒👎

BUT LAKR 😭😭😭 Won it for us 💛
Thanks da mapla 🫂 LAKR 😭

TSK IN Q1 💛

MLC 🏆 we are coming for you 💛🏆🦁 https://t.co/h8IkHz5PBh

— Its_Me_Maxeyyy 💛 (@maxeyyy_tweets) July 7, 2025

What a fight so far …

Only if they restricted LAKR to 220 or so

Unicorns 156/4 after 13
Need 89 from 6 overs

Sanjay 73(34)*
Hammad Azam 28(21)*

At the same stage LAKR 158/1#MajorLeagueCricket #MLC2025 https://t.co/3VtbXBAxMX

— Karthik Rao (@Cric_Karthikk) July 7, 2025

LAKR somehow managed to win and TSK will play Qualifier 1 🥳💛
We deserves to play Q1 after such a performance in the grp stage .

— ★ 𝘖𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳 ★ (@aravindmsd_07) July 7, 2025

LAKR made 243 and took out the whole top order already.

— Maha (@cskfangirl7) July 7, 2025

MLC 2025: MI New York Beat LA Knight Riders by 6 Runs in a Close Match

In Match 27 of the 2025 Major League Cricket season, MI New York and Los Angeles Knight Riders played a tight game at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill. LA Knight Riders won the toss and they chose to bowl first, hoping to use the pitch conditions in the first innings. But MI New York’s strong batting and bowlers helped them win by just 6 runs.

MI New York batted first and scored 142 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs. Kieron Pollard led from the front, hitting 50 runs from 36 balls. Captain Nicholas Pooran added 30 runs in 24 balls, while Michael Bracewell scored 18 runs.

LA Knight Riders’ bowlers did well. Shadley van Schalkwyk was the best, taking 3 wickets for 24 runs in 3 overs. Corne Dry took 2 wickets for 25 runs, and Captain Jason Holder got 2 wickets for 28 runs. Chasing 143 runs, LA Knight Riders ended at 136 for 4 in 20 overs falling 6 runs short. Unmukt Chand fought hard with 59 runs from 48 balls. Sherfane Rutherford made 29 runs from 28 balls, and Alex Hales scored 21 runs from 26 balls.

Kieron Pollard bowled well, he took 1wicket for just 12 runs in 2 overs. Nosthush Kenjige bowled very economical, he gave only 14 runs and took 1 wicket in 3 overs. Ehsan Adil also bowled well, conceding just 9 runs in his single over.

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Twitter reactions after MINY wins 25th match of MLC 2025

Kieron Pollard brought all his experience in a must-win game for MI New York, scoring a fifty and taking a crucial wicket in MLC 2025! 💙🔥

MINY pulled off a win in the final over and are almost into the playoffs — unless they suffer a very big loss in the next game. 🤝… pic.twitter.com/wL605sEVwu

— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) July 6, 2025

Right at the top 💥🔥

Qualifier 1 would've been secured if they wouldn't have bottled last game...

Still hoping that MINY beats WAF since LAKR can't survive against SFU🥲#MLC2025 pic.twitter.com/YyL8TGfQX1

— Navneet 🚩 (@MSDian067) July 6, 2025

TSK waiting eagerly for WF to lose against MI to stay in top 2

Meanwhile MINY won the toss and announcing their playing XI from a paper captain taking from pocket.

Monank Patel : To keep players injury-free ahead of the playoffs, we are making 9 changes..See More pic.twitter.com/6NYOcAsXob

— Jacob Martin (@Leg_shift_D) July 6, 2025

TSK Win, Full support to MINY now lets go paltan 💙 https://t.co/a9C8EgwKqm

— Nidhish (@cricnidhish7) July 6, 2025

MINY🔥

Unreal comeback

Everyone contributed with d bal

Orcas face TSK next
Orcas win will keep them in d race bt imp. game for Tsk as well finish top2 ->they need to win this

If Orcas lose MINY will go through even if they lose their last game#MajorLeagueCricket #MLC2025 pic.twitter.com/aIsMIEsG1I

— Karthik Rao (@Cric_Karthikk) July 5, 2025

MATCH RESULT – MLC 2025 | 27th Match
MI New York hold their nerve to claim a thrilling 6-run victory over Los Angeles Knight Riders!

Scores:
MI New York – 171/9 (20 overs)
Los Angeles Knight Riders – 165/9 (20 overs)

An intense finish with MINY’s bowlers sealing the deal… pic.twitter.com/k2OyaMUkOW

— SPORTS WIZ (@mysportswiz) July 5, 2025

MINY - 1️⃣4️⃣2️⃣/9️⃣

Good character shown by the bowlers. Target 1️⃣4️⃣3️⃣. pic.twitter.com/xTcOOLD7mo

— KnightRidersXtra (@KKR_Xtra) July 5, 2025

The Seattle Orcas vs Los Angeles Knight Riders (SEA vs LAS) match will be played in the 12th game of the MLC 2025 on Sunday afternoon, June 22 (starting time at 01:30 IST on June 23), at Grand Prairie Stadium in Grand Prairie.

MLC 2025, Match 12: SEA vs LAS Probable XIs

Seattle Orcas Predicted Playing XI: Shayan Jahangir (wk), Aaron Jones, David Warner, Kyle Mayers, Heinrich Klaasen (Captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Sikandar Raza, Harmeet Singh, Cameron Gannonl, Obed McCoy, Jasdeep Singh

Los Angeles Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI: Alex Hales, Sunil Narine, Unmukt Chand (wk), Rovman Powell, Nitish Kumar, Matthew Tromp, Andre Russell, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jason Holder (Captain), Ali Khan, Tanveer Sangha

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MLC 2025, Match 12: SEA vs LAS Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Kyle Mayers: West Indies cricketer Kyle Mayers has scored 115 runs in the MLC 2025 by scoring 27, 0, and 88 runs. He also picked up a wicket in the last game. 

Sikandar Raza: Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza has to find his form back soon. In the MLC 2025, he has scored only 19 runs and taken only two wickets.

Tanveer Sangha: Australian cricketer Tanveer Sangha has taken five wickets in the ongoing MLC season, as he has taken at least one wicket in every match.

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Jason Holder: Former Caribbean captain Jason Holder returned to the team after completing the UK tour, and in his first match of the season, he scored 23 runs in 16 balls and also picked up one wicket after conceding 53 runs in his four overs. 

Heinrich Klaasen: Former South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen is a big name but has scored only 44 runs in three innings of the MLC 2025 with an average of 22.00 and a strike rate of 176.00.  

Andre Russell: West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell is struggling to perform consistently. In the MLC 2025, he has scored only five runs and taken two wickets.  

Three from three, a hat trick of 6s by LA Knight Riders (LAKR) skipper Jason Holder in game 8 of the ongoing Major League Cricket (MLC 2025) against Washington Freedom (WAS). The result of the match was enough for LAKR's ignominious exit from the tournament. The only glimmer of hope for them was Holder's three sixes in a row. 

Knight Riders was three down when it had only 10 runs on the scoreboard. The openers and the number 3 batter of the lineup went back to the hut without scoring any runs. Batting first, Washington got 208. LAKR had no option but to play strokes from the beginning to rotate strike to reduce the asking run rate. In that process, Knight batters failed miserably. Alex Hales, Sunil Narine, and Unmukt Chand all threw their wickets for ducks. 

When Jason Holder came into the yard to bat, the required run rate was touching the ceiling. After playing a few balls to understand the wicket, Knight Riders skipper chose to take the aerial route against the WAS spinner Yasir Mohammad. The 22-year-old spinner was the most expensive bowler for Washington just after bowling one over. After conceding three 6s, Yasir leaked 20 runs in an over, and he did not return to bowl another over. 

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Glimpse of a prime Jason Holder 

Holder launched the first six of his innings on the third delivery of the 10th over. He was then with only 3 runs after facing 6. Yasir, on the third delivery of the over, released the ball for a slightly shorter one, on the stumps, and "definitely not a wicket-taking delivery," according to the commentator on air. Holder did not hesitate to swing the bat for a maximum over the long-on region. In the next delivery, the young spinner went for on the stumps, on the good length, and the result was the same: another six. The third six was probably the easiest for the Caribbean all-rounder to hit. A wide, full-length ball hit the deck only to go into the stand. 

Despite 3 sixes in a row, Holder couldn't sustain his momentum and lost his wicket for an individual 23 off 16. He was the last hope for LAKR. 

Watch the sixes here

Jason Holder smashed 3 sixes in a row during his knock of 23 (16) for the LAKR

pic.twitter.com/9FarKk3l5Y

— Cricketism (@MidnightMusinng) June 18, 2025

The St Kitts & Nevis Patriots have officially revealed their squad for the 2025 Caribbean Premier League (CPL), building a formidable unit for the upcoming season. With a combination of international firepower and homegrown Caribbean flair, the Patriots are aiming for a strong comeback after a quiet run in recent editions. The squad announcement came following the official draft held on June 18, which also included the unveiling of retained and newly signed players.

The overseas players, including Rilee Rossouw (South Africa), Fazalhaq Farooqi and Waqar Salamkheil (Afghanistan), Corbin Bosch (South Africa), and Mohammad Nawaz (Pakistan), will provide quality and variations in the batting and bowling attack. The well-known local trades for Jason Holder and Alick Athanaze will bolster the already deep all-rounders.

The squad also has a strong core of Caribbean players with returning players Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher, Kyle Mayers, and Dominic Drakes for yet another season. The CPL's emerging player policy brings new additions in the form of Jyd Goolie, Navin Bidisee, and Leniko Boucher, who were also drafted to ensure there is plenty of youth added to the mix.

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St Kitts & Nevis Patriots Squad for CPL 2025

Rilee Rossouw, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheil, Corbin Bosch, Mohammad Nawaz, Jason Holder, Alick Athanaze, Kyle Mayers, Evin Lewis, Andre Fletcher, Dominic Drakes, Mikyle Louis, Ashmead Nedd, Jeremiah Louis, Jyd Goolie, Navin Bidisee, Leniko Boucher

🚨 CPL Update

SKNP have announced their squad for CPL 2025. They've signed following overseas players :

Rilee Rossouw 🇿🇦
Fazalhaq Farooqi 🇦🇫
Waqar Salamkheil 🇦🇫
Corbin Bosch 🇿🇦
Mohammad Nawaz 🇵🇰#CPL2025 pic.twitter.com/gIv7Htrvy8

— T20 Franchise Rosters (Men) (@t20tracker) June 18, 2025

Cricket is a game of strength and skill, but sometimes physical attributes can make a difference. A good height often plays a crucial role in the game. For bowlers, height adds extra bounce to the ball, making it harder for batters to handle deliveries they might have dealt with easily from a shorter bowler. Height can significantly impact a player's overall performance, especially for bowlers. Let’s take a look at the top 10 tallest cricketers of all time.

Height has always been an interesting part of cricket, especially for fast bowlers. Tall bowlers can use their height to get extra bounce and trouble the batters. The cricketers in this list are not just tall, but they have also made big contributions to the game with their skills and performances.

 Here is the Top 10 Tallest Cricketers in the World

1. Mohammad Irfan – 7'1" (216 cm)

Mohammad Irfan, a tall fast bowler from Pakistan, is the tallest cricketer in the world. He stands at a height of 7'1". His height helped him generate extra bounce, which made it hard for battersto face him, especially on bouncy pitches. However, being so tall also made it tough for him to keep balance and bowl with control. Still, Irfan had a good career in Pakistan and made strong contributions in limited-overs cricket. He is now retired from the game.

2. Marco Jansen – 6'10" (206 cm)

Marco Jansen is one of the tallest fast bowlers in international cricket today.  He is 6 feet 10 inches tall and is one of the top fast bowlers in international cricket. His height helps him bowl at high speed with extra bounce, making it tough for batters to play their shots easily. He is also one of the youngest cricketers on the list of the tallest players in the world. Even though Jansen is still young, he has already become an important player for the South African team. Fans are excited to see more of him in the future.

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3. Boyd Rankin - 6’8.5" (203 cm)

Boyd Rankin, who is 6 feet 8.5 inches tall, has had a unique career by playing international cricket for both England and Ireland. He is number three on the list of the top 10 tallest cricketers in the world. On the field, Rankin has been a valuable bowler, especially in bouncy and seaming conditions. His height gave him an extra edge in his bowling career for both teams.

4. Joel Garner – 6'8" (203 cm)

Known as the "Big Bird," Joel Garner was a powerful fast bowler for the West Indies during their golden era in the late 1970s and 1980s. Standing at 6'8", he was famous for bowling deadly yorkers and getting extra bounce from a good length. His height, accuracy, and speed made him one of the most feared bowlers of his time. Garner played a big role in the West Indies' success, especially in one-day matches.

5. Bruce Reid - 6’8” (203 cm)

Bruce Reid was a tall left-arm fast bowler who played for Australia. His height and bowling skills made him a tough bowler to face, especially on Australian pitches. During his career, Reid played an important role in helping Australia become strong in world cricket again. But he had many injuries, which stopped him from playing more matches. Still, in the games he did play—especially in Test cricket—his height and talent made him a very useful bowler.

6. Kyle Jamieson - 6’8″  (203 cm)

Kyle Jamieson is a young and rising fast bowler from New Zealand. He is known for his height and strong performances in all formats of cricket. Many believe he will become one of the most dangerous bowlers for New Zealand in the future. Jamieson played a big role in helping New Zealand win the ICC World Test Championship in 2021. In Test cricket, he has taken 72 wickets with an economy rate of 2.38. In ODI, he has taken 22 wickets with an economy rate of 4.28.

7. Blessing Muzarabani -6’8″ (203 cm)

Blessing Muzarabani, Zimbabwe’s tall fast bowler at 6 feet 8 inches, is an important part of their bowling attack. His height helps him generate extra bounce, making it difficult for batters to handle. Muzarabani combines speed with control and has been key in taking wickets for Zimbabwe in both limited-overs and Test cricket. His growth as a fast bowler has been a big boost for Zimbabwean cricket.

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8. Cameron Cuffy - 6’8″ (203 cm)

Cameron Cuffy is a former fast bowler for the West Indies. His height was an asset in his cricketing career. He played for the West Indies from 1994 to 2002. While his career was somewhat overshadowed by other great West Indian bowlers of his time, his contributions to the team were valuable, especially in controlling the flow of runs and putting pressure on batters.

9. Jason Holder – 6'7" (201 cm) 

Jason Holder, the former captain of the West Indies cricket team, stands at 6'7". As a talented all-rounder, his height has been a big advantage in his bowling, allowing him to generate bounce and trouble batters. Holder has been a consistent performer for the West Indies in all formats of the game. He is known for his leadership skills as well as his abilities on the field. His height has also made him a strong presence in the slip cordon.

10. Curtly Ambrose - 6’7″ (201 cm) 

Curtly Ambrose, a member of the Hall of Fame and West Indies fast bowler, is known as the 'gentle giant.' Standing at 6ft 7in, his height allowed him to generate pace and good bounce, and with his excellent accuracy, he made life difficult for batters.

In the 98 Test matches he played, Ambrose took 405 wickets at an impressive average of 20.99. He was at the top of the ICC Player Rankings for much of his career. In the 176 ODIS he played, he took 225 wickets at an average of 3.48. Ambrose's legacy is defined by his ability to bowl devastating spells, often winning matches single-handedly for the West Indies.

The Los Angeles Knight Riders have officially appointed Jason Holder as captain for the 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season. The franchise made the announcement on social media, looking forward to the veteran West Indian all-rounder leading the charge.

Holder, who has a history of captaining the West Indies across all three formats, brings with him a load of international experience and stoic leadership to LAKR. But he will not be available for the franchise's first two games of the season owing to international obligations. Meanwhile, fellow West Indies hero Sunil Narine will serve as stand-in captain during Holder's absence for the initial matches.

Narine, a seasoned T20 campaigner and a familiar face in the Knight Riders setup, will lead LAKR in their first two matches, ensuring continuity and leadership stability at the start of the campaign. Known for his tactical acumen and vast franchise cricket experience, Narine is expected to guide the team with confidence until Holder's arrival.

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Leadership duties split between Caribbean stars as LAKR eye strong MLC 2025 start

Jason Holder is set to report to the LAKR team prior to their third match, which is on June 17th versus Washington Freedom. His timing is important, as LAKR will be hoping to gain early momentum in what is turning out to be a competitive MLC season.

The Knight Riders franchise, with teams in various leagues around the world, such as the IPL and CPL, is traditionally known for supporting veteran international captains. Holder, leading the team, will look to enhance previous performances and fight for a playoff position in MLC 2025. The fans of the franchise will be waiting with bated breath for Holder's captaincy debut next month, while hoping that Narine gets the side off to a good start.

Squad of LAKR: Sunil Narine, Alex Hales, Said Badar, Nitish Kumar, Rovman Powell, Unmukt Chand, Andre Fletcher, Sherfane Rutherford, Adithiya Ganesh, Jason Holder(C), Corne Dry, Anrich Nortje, Ali Khan, Tanveer Sangha, Andre Russell, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Karthik Gattepalli, Matthew Tromp