|| CF Correspondent ||

West Indian opener Evin Lewis said that they are fine with the underdog tag in the upcoming ICC World Cup but insisted they are taking inspiration from the ICC World Twentyt20 success three years back.

Jason Holder’s team welcome back Gayle, Evin Lewis and Andre Russell, who were absent from the recent Tri-Series in Dublin, where the two-time world champions were beaten in three consecutive matches by Bangladesh.

And Lewis is hoping memories of their ICC World Twenty20 success three years ago will inspire them.

“That was a great feeling, it would be great to get over the line again,” he said.

“We know we are underdogs but we are relaxed and we back ourselves. This is the biggest stage, it’s where you want the big scores. We just have to play hard and hope for the best.

When it comes to potential match-winners, West Indies are undoubtedly blessed - but captain Jason Holder insists it counts for nothing unless they can deliver as a team.

The Windies were left frustrated after their opening ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup warm-up game against South Africa in Bristol fell foul of the weather with just 12.4 overs played.

Despite the anti-climatic end after several false starts, there was still time for South Africa's Hashim Amla to score another half-century alongside Quinton de Kock, who also finished unbeaten on 37.

And while West Indies captain Holder would have liked his players to get more game time under their belts, he saw enough to learn some important lessons for challenge ahead.

“The two batsmen played really well and the wicket played well.” he said. “We have to make some slight adjustments in terms of our length as we were probably a little bit too short.

“We offered a bit of width at times as well, so in these conditions where the ball doesn’t do as much I just think we need to be as accurate as we possibly can in terms of line and length.