Holder named in T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (CMC):
All-rounder Jason Holder is the lone West Indian named in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Team of the Tournament for the 2026 Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup.
The 34-year-old Barbadian was awarded for his stellar performance in the tournament, which climaxed on Sunday with India winning their second consecutive title via a dominant 96-run victory over New Zealand in the final.
In seven matches, Holder grabbed 10 wickets at an economy rate of 8.87 with a best bowling performance of 4-27 against Nepal in the preliminary round.
He also scored 141 runs in seven matches at an average of 35.25.
Holder also played a pivotal role in one of the standout performances of the World Cup, scoring 49 off 31 balls during a record eighth-wicket partnership of 89 with Romario Shepherd against South Africa, the highest in Men’s T20 World Cup history.
South African captain Aidan Markram was named captain of the side that includes four Indians.
T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament
Aidan Markram (captain), Sanju Samson, Sahibzada Farhan, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Will Jacks, Jason Holder, Jasprit Bumrah, Lungi Ngidi, Adil Rashid, Blessing Muzarabani. 12th man – Shadley Van Schalkwyk.