World Cup 2019: It's a case of creating our own legacy, says Windies skipper Holder on World Cup

Windies skipper Jason Holder, when asked if he feels pressurised to re-establish West Indies dominance in international cricket, replied by saying that the upcoming World Cup is "a case of creating our own legacy".

West Indies cricket team has a proud history when it comes to World Cup as they have successfully won the first two editions of the 50-overs mega-event. Windies skipper Jason Holder, when asked if he feels pressurised to re-establish West Indies dominance in international cricket, replied by saying that the upcoming World Cup is "a case of creating our own legacy". "We obviously know our history what the past players have done. We will take it stage by stage, step by step, not get too far ahead of ourselves." The presence of big players such as Andre Russell and Chris Gayle have helped, acknowledged the 27-year-old skipper. "Guys like Andre Russell make it easy for me, they tend to give a lot of support. I can't thank them enough for the support they have given me, I know they continue to rally behind me. "It's important for us to continue to build as a group. It's a relatively young side and we have got one or two experienced heads in the cam it's a good mix." He has rated hosts England as the favourites in the showpiece. "England are the number one side in the world for good reason, you now they are playing some very good cricket, lot of hype around them, they have obviously got the home advantage. "I guess got to give them respect being the number side in the world ... All teams are practically equally matched, they are well-balanced sides, sides that can defeat anyone on any particular day. "We have just got to take it game by game, give everyone the respect they deserve and we will have to execute our plans," Holder said. "It's a dream," opener Evin Lewis was quoted as saying by the International Cricket Council's website when asked about the prospect of West Indies lifting the title. "Everyone will be glad to be playing in the World Cup. When we won the T20 World Cup in 2016, it was a great feeling, just looking forward to the fifty-over World Cup this year. Hopefully, we can get over the line." "As I always say, putting on the West Indies shirt is always a great feeling and a privilege to do it on the world stage, with the ten best teams fighting it out for the trophy, is something special."