Holder dreams big for W Indies

Gros Islet – West Indies captain Jason Holder (above) said his side’s main goal is to become the world’s No 1 team after their impressive series victory over England.

England comfortably claimed a consolation win in the third Test, but thumping triumphs in Barbados and Antigua had already secured the hosts an unassailable 2-0 series lead.

“We have got to keep improving in the three facets of the game and be clinical and lot more consistent,” said Holder, who missed the game in St Lucia through suspension for a slow over rate.

“Our bowlers have done an outstanding job. It is up to our batsmen to contribute more.

“We need to continue to build... Our No 1 goal is to be the No 1 team in the world so there is a lot to improve on.”

The West Indies sit eighth in the current International Cricket Council rankings, ahead of only Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.

The Caribbean outfit do not play a Test until after the World Cup, which finishes in July, with a five-match one-day international series against England next on the agenda.

Chasing 485 to win on Tuesday, the West Indies were bowled out for 252 despite a battling, unbeaten 102 from Roston Chase.

England salvaged some pride and confidence, with a fiery spell which saw Mark Wood take a maiden Test five-wicket haul in the first innings a high point.

England host both the World Cup and an Ashes series this year.