Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Jason Holder: More Players Choosing Leagues Over Country
Jason Holder, a West Indies cricketer, says that more players are likely to choose to play in T20 leagues instead of playing for their countries.
He says this is because the leagues pay more money.
Players like Nicholas Pooran and Heinrich Klaasen have already made this choice.
Holder believes that unless the international boards pay players better, this trend will continue.
He also thinks that Test cricket is the most important form of cricket.
Some players, like Mitchell Starc, are still choosing to play for their national teams, especially if they are paid well.
Jason Holder warns that more players will choose leagues over their countries.
Nicholas Pooran and Heinrich Klaasen have already retired from international cricket for T20 leagues.
Holder states that money drives player decisions.
Holder believes international boards must offer fair compensation.
Holder states Test cricket is still the most important format.
- Who
- Jason Holder, along with other cricketers
- What
- Warns that more players will choose lucrative T20 leagues over their national teams
- When
- September 7, 2025
- Where
- Worldwide
- Why
- Due to financial incentives and the lack of fair compensation from international boards
- Key Figures
- Jason Holder, Nicholas Pooran, Heinrich Klaasen
- Players Involved
- Nicholas Pooran, Heinrich Klaasen, Mitchell Starc
- Holder's Role
- West Indies all-rounder
- Pooran's Age
- 29
- Klaasen's Age
- 33