NORTHAMPTONSHIRE have signed West Indies captain Jason Holder for the first month of the 2019 county season.
The all-rounder, 27, can play in Northants’ first two Division Two games and opening six One-Day Cup matches.

Holder led his country to a series win over England this winter, but is banned for the third Test because of his side’s slow over-rate in Antigua.
“I’m grateful to Northamptonshire for the opportunity which I am really looking forward to,” he said.

“England is somewhere I’ve wanted to play for a long time and I’m looking forward to the experience of county cricket and testing myself in the different conditions.”

In 37 Tests, Holder has scored 1 783 runs at an average of 33.64, and has taken 93 wickets at 27.69. He was named man-of-the-match on his home ground in Barbados after making an unbeaten 202 and taking two wickets in their 381-run win in the first Test.

His move is subject to a ‘No Objection Certificate’ being issued by Cricket West Indies (CWI), and will see the fast bowler play in England for the first time before this summer’s World Cup.

“He is a quality bowler, match-winning batsman, catches well at slip and his leadership experience will also be important,” said Northants head coach David Ripley. (BBC Sport)