Time to push for 3rd world cup, says Jason Holder

Barbados, Feb 27 (CRICKETNMORE) - The rigours of having to go through a qualifying tournament to even take part in the 2019 cricket World Cup notwithstanding, West Indies captain Jason Holder urged supporters to back the team as they begin their

West Indies will be facing teams that have done well against them in the recent past. In 2017, they lost to Afghanistan. In 2016, with a place in a tri-series final on the line, they were beaten by Zimbabwe. And Ireland knocked them over with ease in the last World Cup. Nevertheless Holder was confident his players will put their best foot forward.

West Indies play their first match against the UAE on March 6.