249 Test wickets... 20+  years in the commentary box for Sky Sports. Michael Holding though, the all-conquering, fearsome and dominant fast-bowler and brilliant silky broadcaster, is a lot more than that. He, alongside Ebony Rainford-Brent, drew praise from around the globe... not just in cricket... but all sports... for their powerful words on their experiences of racism and strong endorsement of the BLM movement.  

Mikey's gone on to write a book, which is the topic of much of this episode, before hanging up his mic last year. 

When Michael Holding speaks... you listen. 

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