April 26 (CRICKETNMORE) - The Windies captain Jason Holder has expressed resolve and optimism that his side not only wants to feature in another Lord’s final but also wants to lift the World Cup once again after the two-time former world champions’ schedule in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 was confirmed today.
“We want to be there at Lord’s in the final to lift the trophy – we believe we are good enough to win it,” said the 26-year-old fast bowler, adding, “It is always great to play in a global event. As a young cricketer you set your sights on this kind of event and want to do something special for the Windies fans on the world stage.”
The Windies, who won the first two tournaments when they were staged in England in 1975 and 1979, will only visit Lord’s if they reach the final as they have no matches scheduled in London.
Their opening two matches are at Trent Bridge in Nottingham against the 1992 world champions and reigning ICC Champions Trophy winners Pakistan on 31 May, and against defending champions Australia on 6 June.
West Indies Team Schedule in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
West Indies Team Schedule in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
31 May – v Pakistan, Trent Bridge (d)
6 June – v Australia, Trent Bridge (d)
10 June – v South Africa, Hampshire Bowl (d)
14 June – v England, Hampshire Bowl (d)
17 June – v Bangladesh, Taunton (d)
22 June – v New Zealand, Old Trafford (d/n)
27 June – v India, Old Trafford (d)
1 July – v Sri Lanka, The Riverside (d)
4 July – v Afghanistan, Headingley (d)