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Did Jason Holder Really Grab 'Catch Of The Decade' During CPL25 And We All Missed It?
Jason Holder is being hailed as a legend by cricket fans on X for grabbing this 'stunner' during CPL 25 contest between SKNP Vs ABF. Catches win matches, they say. Athleticism on the cricket field, coupled with a safe pair of hands, has yielded some of the most memorable catches we have all collectively witnessed. Jonty Rhodes, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, Paul Collingwood, Ricky Ponting, Rahul Dravid, AB de Villiers, Suryakumar Yadav, Glenn Phillips, Harleen Deol. Highlights of their catches are already running in your mind, aren't they? But guess what? West Indies' Jason Holder may have quietly picked up a stunner during a match in the Caribbean Premier League 2025 (CPL), and it has completely gone under the radar. Well, that might be a little bit of a stretch, and CPL's official X account is to blame for it. SKNP Vs ABF It was the first match of the CPL 25 between St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (SKNP) and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF). The game, played on Thursday, turned out to be a low-scoring contest between the two sides. Imad Wasim, captaining ABF, lost the toss to SKNP's Jason Holder and was asked to bat first. The chase was a rather comfortable one. Alick Athanaze's 37* and Holder's 18* ensured there was no drama after the side lost four wickets for 76 in 10 overs. Salamkheil's four-wicket scalp earned him the Player of the Match award. 'Stunner" The highlight of the match, at least on the Internet, was Holder's 'stunner" to dismiss the ABF opening batter R Cornwall during the fourth over, bowled by Fazalhaq Farooqi on the night. Cornwall, facing his sixth delivery, walked down the pitch and chipped Farooqi towards the mid-off region. The ball had no timing or air on it, and Holder went ahead and completed a regulation catch. Hyping up Holder's grab, the CPL's official X handle wrote: 'Holder holds on to a STUNNER!" Holder holds on to a STUNNER! #CPL25 #BiggestPartyInSport #CricketPlayedLouder #SKNPvABF #CaribCatch — CPL T20 (@CPL) August 14, 2025 Cricket Fans Stunned Before you read any further, we suggest you watch and perhaps rewatch the catch because when fans came across the 'stunner", they were far from stunned. 'ONE OF THE GREATEST CATCHES IN HISTORY," wrote one sarcastically. 'Cannot believe Holder held on to this impossible chance!" added another. The hilarity continued. 'The way i just watched this video twice just to see how is this stunner (sic)." 'Oh my god. What a catch. ABD should learn." 'And he took this catch without gloves. Unbelievable." 'Better than any version of catches taken by Jonty Rhodes. Holder the greatest fielder of all time." 'He made it look easy. Easily catch of the year." Maybe, just maybe, it was all a ploy by CPL's cheeky admin to bring attention to the season opener. Jason Holder Hails Bowlers top videos View all It was Holder's bowlers that earned him a win in the series opener, and he credited them for being outstanding, helping keep ABF batters in check. 'Today, the bowlers were outstanding. When we look at the way we bowled up front in the property, we got wickets; the innings credit must go to Waqar. I thought Waqar was upstanding. He gave us four wickets, which is always crucial energy in T20 games. So happy with the way we've started. If you've got bankers, it makes life easy. We've got quality bowling here. In my opinion, it's only one game in. As I said to the boys, it's important not to get too high or to get too low in this competition; just remain level. And I think if we do that and we are consistent, we'll go deep in this competition," Holder was quoted as saying by ESPN after the conclusion of the contest. About the Author Anurag Verma Anurag Verma, News Editor at works independently for the Viral section. Bollywood, Cricket, Science, Tech, YouTube, Reddit, Meme Origins and everything Pop-culture are his forte. He covers More Click here to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Jason Holder view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: August 16, 2025, 10:30 IST News explainers Did Jason Holder Really Grab 'Catch Of The Decade' During CPL25 And We All Missed It? Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
07-08-2025
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Saint Lucia Kings Announce Ex-RCB Star As New Captain For CPL 2025
Caribbean Premier League defending champions Saint Lucia Kings have announced veteran Namibian international David Wiese as their new captain ahead of the upcoming season. Wiese, the newly-appointed captain, has made 26 appearances for the Saint Lucia Kings so far. Saint Lucia Kings, owned by the IPL team Punjab Kings, will begin their (CPL) 2025 campaign on August 23 at their home ground at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia, as they face off against Trinbago Knight Riders. "Thank you to the Saint Lucia Kings and all the fans for your belief and support. It is a huge honour to lead this team. I am absolutely humbled to be named your captain. This season, we will be playing with passion, heart and unity. You will see us give everything for each other and for you. And fans, we need you with us to pack the stadiums, lift the vibe and let's paint Saint Lucia blue. Let's make this a special season," said Wiese after being appointed as the captain of the Saint Lucia Kings. Captain Wiese reporting for duty The experienced David Wiese is primed and ready for the challenge to lead our Saint Lucia Kings at #CPL25#beinspired #kiteyenspiwew #Ansanmnouplifò #CPL25 — Saint Lucia Kings (@SaintLuciaKings) August 6, 2025 Veteran all-rounder Wiese, who has played for multiple franchises in the world, including RCB, KKR in the IPL, joined Saint Lucia Kings for the first time in 2022. He returned to the franchise once again last season, where he played a key role in helping Kings win the trophy. Coming down the lower-middle order to bat, Wiese scored crucial 121 runs in 11 games at an explosive strike rate of 168.05 and an average of 40.33. He also proved to be an important factor in the bowling unit, picking 13 wickets in 11 matches during the CPL 2024 season. The 40-year-old will be now leading Kings in the upcoming season, as they look to defend the trophy. "David Wiese has been a part of the family for a long time. He has been with us for a number of years and has put on some excellent performances. We cannot wait to start our first home game on August 23rd. We know Saint Lucia Kings are the best fans and you will come out at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground and paint it blue, as you support our new captain and our team. CPL 2025, the biggest party in sports and the Saint Lucia Kings are ready, hope you are too," said Daren Sammy, head coach of Saint Lucia Kings. Punjab Kings CEO Mr. Satish Menon added, "We are absolutely delighted to have David Wiese leading our side this year. After the tremendous success in the previous edition, we knew we needed someone highly experienced and technically sound to lead the franchise as we defend this beautiful trophy. Wiese's commitment, passion, and professionalism have always been an asset to the Saint Lucia Kings family, and there is no doubt that he is the ideal pick to lead the side." The 13th edition of Caribbean Premier League will kick off from August 14, with the final set to take place September 21.
