Port of Spain: West Indies’ leading all-rounder Jason Holder has tested positive for COVID-19. Due to this, Holder is almost certain not to play in the current ODI series against India. Jason Holder was earlier rested for the series against Bangladesh. Head Coach Phil Simmons was delighted to welcome Holder to the series against India. The exit of 30-year-old Jason Holder can prove to be a big blow for the hosts.

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Jason Holder is one of the best all-rounders of all time. He has immense experience and has the power to turn the tide of the match with his batting and bowling. At the same time, Jason Holder is also a great fielder. He could have proved to be a strong player for the West Indies. West Indies captain Nicholas Pooran told at the time of toss in the first ODI that Jason Holder has been found to be Kovid-19 positive and playing 11 against Bangladesh is playing in this match.

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Jason Holder has been found to be Covid-19 positive, so he is not playing in the match

Nicholas Pooran said at the time of the toss, ‘Unfortunately Jason has been found to be Kovid-19 positive, so he is not playing in the match. The players who played in the series against Bangladesh have also entered in today’s match. Let us tell you that the Indian team defeated the West Indies by 3 runs in the first ODI and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

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Indian team scored 308 runs in the allotted 50 overs for the loss of 7 wickets, in response to which the Caribbean team could score 305 runs in 50 overs for the loss of 6 wickets. The second ODI between India and West Indies will be played on Sunday. Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian team will try to win the series 2-0. On the other hand, the West Indies team will try to level the series 1-1 by making a strong comeback.