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Won't force any player for England tour in July: WI captain Holder

The tour, which was due to start on June 4, stands postponed until at least July over Covid-19 pandemic. It is believed that the new schedule for the series could be announced at the end of this month

Won't force any player for England tour in July: WI captain Holder
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We've been given assurances from Cricket West Indies that we'd only go over to England if they deem it safe for us to play, says Jason Holder

BS Web Teamagencies New Delhi and Barbados
Windies cricket team captain Jason Holder has said that he won't be forcing any of his players to take part in the England tour, where the two teams are currently scheduled to play three-match Test series this summer.
 
"Each player has to be comfortable in making the step," BBC Sport quoted Holder.
 
"It's been made clear if we are to hop on a plane and go over to England to play, it must be safe."
 
"Certainly from my perspective, I won't be forcing anyone to go anywhere," he added.
 
The tour, which was due to start

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