West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder who was included in the national side for the as replacement of Obed McCoy on Thursday has said that win against Bangladesh means a lot for his team.
West Indies have won just one game out of their three matches in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
“This win means a lot to the team. We’re obviously in a do-or-die situation, having to win the last remaining games. So it’s good to start this one-off. It was a close encounter. Nevertheless, we got over the line,” said Holder in the post-match press conference.
Holder, who made his first appearance in the tournament in a do-or-die situation for his team played a late cameo by scorin 15 runs off five balls.
“You could sit back in hindsight and say a few things. The last over was obviously very important for our momentum. We were able to get three 6s, as I said, which helped us get up to a respectable total. I felt like 140 was a very good total. I think with our bowling attack we could defend that, and it proved to be enough. So, credit to our batters for getting us up to 140, and then also credit to the way we stuck at it and held our nerve.”
Holder, originally named as a travelling reserve, was drafted into the main squad as left-arm pacer Obed McCoy was ruled out due to a right shin injury. He expressed his happiness overplaying a critical role in West Indies’ win. “It feels good, man. I was obviously disappointed not to be a part of the original squad, but I’m here now. I can only control what is in front of me. Certain things are beyond my control. Every opportunity I get, I try to cherish it and make the most of it to help this team.”
