West Indies recall star all-rounder for India ODI series
The West Indies named a 13-player squad for the series on Sunday, with Holder returning to the fray after he was rested during the recent 3-0 series loss to Bangladesh on home soil.
Holder has more than 5,000 runs and 140 ODI wickets to his name and lead selector Desmond Haynes is confident the 30-year-old can make an immediate impact upon his return.
"As we all know Jason is one of the leading all-round cricketers in the world and we’re happy to have him back in the team,” Haynes said.
"He will be refreshed, re-energised and ready to go and we can expect to see his brilliance on the field as well as meaningful contributions off the field as well."
Skipper Nicholas Pooran will once again lead West Indies during the three-match series in Trinidad and Haynes knows his team needs to bounce back to form following a disappointing display against Bangladesh.
"We had a very challenging three matches against Bangladesh in Guyana so we will be looking to rebound when we face India in the conditions in Trinidad,” he said.
"We have seen some growth among some players, but overall we need to regroup and play better against India."
West Indies ODI squad: Nicholas Pooran (c), Shamarh Brooks, Keacy Carty, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Rovman Powell, Jayden Seales. Reserves: Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jr.
Series schedule:
July 22 – First ODI, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad
July 24 - Second ODI, Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad
July 27 - Third ODI – Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad