Chemar Holder joins Warwickshire for remainder of County Championship

The 23-year-old pace bowler has taken 81 wickets in 21 first-class appearances, including two wickets for the West Indies

Warwickshire have signed Chemar Holder for their remaining LV= Insurance County Championship matches. He will also be available for the Bob Willis Trophy final should his new side qualify.

The 23-year-old pace bowler took two wickets on his Test debut for West Indies against New Zealand in December 2020 and has also made one ODI appearance.

In total, Holder has taken 81 wickets in 21 first-class appearances at an average of 25.33.

He is due to arrive in the UK on Friday and should be available for Warwickshire’s Division One clash with Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford, which is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 30.

Commenting on joining Warwickshire, Holder said: "Warwickshire is a fantastic club with a proud history of winning trophies and overseas stars.

"The Bears squad have a great opportunity to win a trophy this season and I can’t wait to contribute and help the team achieve their goals. I’m incredibly excited to test myself in such an illustrious competition."

Director of cricket, Paul Farbrace, added: "We’re delighted to add Chemar to our bowling unit ahead of what is an exciting four games in the LV= Insurance County Championship. Chemar is a young, tall, fast bowler who will offer us something different as we look to build on our impressive start to the County Championship.

"In the red ball game Chemar has impressed internationally and domestically and I know he’s extremely excited to wear the Bear and Ragged Staff.

"I’d like to thank batsmen Hanuma Vihari and Pieter Malan for their contributions, and we look forward to welcoming Chemar very soon."

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