Jason Holder Not Retired! Daren Sammy Revokes Blunder

Jason Holder [Source: AFP]

Jason Holder has not retired from ODI format, and this has now been clarified by Daren Sammy after he earlier stated that West Indies star all-rounder had retired from the 50-over format. 

On July 12, Daren Sammy said that Holder had retired from ODI cricket. “Jason is still in the mix for Tests. I know he’s retired from ODI cricket,” Sammy had said. 

“He has spoken about his interest, but obviously, you know he’s a franchise player as well. So, it’s us talking about his availability, where he fits. But yeah, he’s made it clear that he’s still interested in Test cricket.”

Daren Sammy issues clarification on Jason Holder's ODI status

On Sunday, Daren Sammy issued a clarification on his earlier statement, confirming that Holder has not retired from ODI cricket. Notably, he reached out to Wisden to correct his remarks.

“I would like to clarify comments I made during my recent appearance on The Scoop regarding Jason Holder's One-Day International (ODI) status,” said Sammy.

“In responding to a question about Jason’s international future outside of T20 cricket, I mistakenly referred to him as having retired from ODI cricket. That was an incorrect choice of words on my part, and I sincerely apologise to Jason, Cricket West Indies, and our fans for the confusion it has caused.

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“The correct position is that Jason has taken an indefinite break from ODI cricket. He has not retired from the format, and he remains very much in the mix for West Indies selection. Jason continues to be an important part of our player pool, and Cricket West Indies remains in regular dialogue with him regarding his availability across all formats of the international game.

“Once again, I regret the error and appreciate the opportunity to set the record straight.”

Jason Holder's ODI career at glance

For those who may not know, Jason Holder has played 138 ODIs, scoring 2237 runs and taking 159 wickets. 

It is important to note that he was last seen in action during 2023 World Cup Qualifier, where Holder smashed 144 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 90 while picking up 6 wickets. Notably, he has been one of the brightest performers for the West Indies in recent years. 

Holder also captained West Indies in 86 ODIs, leading the team to 24 wins, 54 defeats, two ties, and six no-results.

Jason Holder remains active in T20s

Meanwhile, Jason Holder continues to be an active part of the West Indies' T20I setup, having recently featured in the T20 World Cup 2026. He is currently playing in Major League Cricket (MLC 2026).

Notably, during IPL 2026, the all-rounder played a key role in helping Gujarat Titans reach the IPL final 2026. Notably, he picked up 17 wickets in 11 innings at an economy rate of 7.57 and also scored 65 runs in 7 innings.

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