South Africa skittled New Zealand's tail to dismiss their hosts for 211 and take a shock first-innings lead of 31 runs on day two of the second Test at Seddon Park on Wednesday.
Holder highlighted the case of West Indies' Test captain and opener Kraigg Brathwaite, who has played 83 times since his Test debut in May 2011, while England's Joe Root has 129 caps since his Test debut in December 2012.
Mumbai Indians replace Dilshan Madushanka with Kwena Maphaka
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup FINAL played between India and South Africa in Barbados on Saturday
England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign
'Hard one to swallow for the guys. We had the confidence and the belief to get to the knockouts. You can pick out a lot of things when you lose that way.'
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has warned South Africa to abstain from its "cocky jibes", saying that they will backfire against the visitors.
South Africa skipper Dean Elgar says he was initially "shocked" at Quinton de Kock's sudden retirement from Test cricket, but insisted that the team will take the setback in its stride and strive to level the ongoing series against India.
Legends of T20 World Cup: Leading Wicket-takers, six-hitters and keepers with most dismissals
Star India batter Virat Kohli reached another landmark on day one of the first Test match against South Africa in Centurion on Tuesday to become the highest run-getter for India in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2019-2025.
Majestic cricket milestones mark T20 World Cup journey
Was under pressure as I never took a wicket in any ODIs before: Arshdeep
During an action-packed day one of second Test between India and South Africa, a total of 23 wickets fell, which is the second highest number of wickets falling on day one of a Test.
Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul is all set to play for his franchise from the opening IPL game after getting all clear from the National Cricket Academy but he has been advised against wicket-keeping in the first few games.
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Pooran Or De Kock? Dhawan or Pandya? Whose batting topped Saturday's contest?
Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Sunday mourned the death of one of country's finest all-rounders Mike Procter.
We've beaten India here before: Rassie van der Dussen
South Africa's skipper Neil Brand made history on Monday, securing the best bowling figures by a bowler on his Test debut while leading the side.
He finished a stellar T20 International career, registering the record for most by runs any player in T20 World Cups -- 1,292 runs in 35 matches.
Entertainers on the field, K L Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah enthralled fans off the pitch.
Deepti Sharma rose one place to joint second while team-mate Renuka Singh also moved up a spot to 10th in the latest ICC women's T20I bowling rankings
Virat Kohli is a character. He wears his heart on his sleeve and enjoys his cricket to the fullest.
Pacer Prasidh Krishna picks up injury during Ranji match
The Uday Saharan-led Indian colts shared the top honours with their South African counterparts in the Tri-Nation Under-19 Tournament after the title clash was called off due to rain in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Big test for India, Eng; minnows likely to shake applecart
South Africa and Australia are set to meet in a semi-final on Thursday. The Proteas thrashed the Aussies by 134 runs in the league stage match last month.
New Zealand took their time but eased to an emphatic victory over an inexperienced South Africa side by 281 runs
South Africa is set for a fairytale farewell as Dean Elgar takes the helm in the final Test against India
'Nandre showed why he has been such a shining light for South African cricket'
South Africa have moved up to the second spot in the latest ICC ODI Rankings following their clean sweep in the five-match series against Australia. Australia, despite losing the series, are still at the top of the rankings but have lost vital points. The Faf du Plessis led-side leapfrogged New Zealand and India to within two points of Australia's tally of 118 points, reports Sport24.
The Proteas found themselves under pressure right from the opening delivery.
South African batting great AB de Villiers on Wednesday called Ravichandran Ashwin a legend and said the senior India spinner has not always got enough credit for his service.
AB de Villiers shared insights on Sanju Samson's inclusion
The smart money may be on a draw going into Day 5, but the second Test between South Africa and India was all about Kallis, and it will not be complete without a Proteas victory.
Cricket South Africa on Monday unveiled the Proteas T20 squad's theme song and campaign ahead of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20 tournament which takes place in India next month.
'As a South African team, we know we're going to have that chip on our back, or that narrative that we have to get over'
'India captain Rohit Sharma pleaded guilty to the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, so there was no need for a formal hearing.'
Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, on Sunday.
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