ICC T20 WORLD CUP 2021

October 29, 2021

Jason Holder

Sharjah Stadium

West Indies

Post Match Media Conference

Q. Jason, congratulations on the win. Can you give us an update on Kieron Pollard and tell us what this win means to the team.

JASON HOLDER: I have no clue how Polly is. He obviously left the field -- obviously, left after batting and wasn't able to field.

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.

Q. Straight into the team after being named in the reserve, you had an immediate impact. What was your favourite moment in this game?

JASON HOLDER: The last ball that Russell bowled. Obviously, four runs, one ball to bowl the perfect yorker, which was a dot ball, was phenomenal. A lot of jubilation went through my veins especially, and then all the guys obviously played really well.

So, yeah, that moment was the best moment for me. Let's hope the next two games we can feel similarly.

Q. It looked like it was a very good half wicket to bat. On the last over, you got 18 runs, three 6s. Do you think this was the turning point of the match?

JASON HOLDER: Yeah, 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.

Q. How does it feel to be back in the camp now? What's the mood?

JASON HOLDER: 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.