WI vs IND | 1st ODI | Jason Holder tests positive for COVID-19

West Indian all-rounder and former skipper Jason Holder has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the first ODI between West Indies and India. Romario Shepherd has been drafted into the squad.

The development was revealed by Caribbean skipper Nicholas Pooran during the toss. Jason Holder, who was coming into the ODI squad after some time, will have to wait longer for his return. 

Holder last played an ODI match against India on Feb 11 at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad. Although he couldn’t do much with the bat, he took 4 wickets in the match in a losing cause.

Overall, Holder has played 127 ODI matches for Men in Maroon scoring 2019 runs and claiming 146 wickets.

The first of the three-match ODI series between West Indies and India is taking place at Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad. West Indies have won the toss and have elected to bowl first.