Antigua, July 19 -- West Indies captain Shai Hope shared that the team has been powered by the impact that the late Sir Garfield Sobers left behind as they look to ensure qualification for next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

Earlier this week, Sir Sobers passed away at the age of 89. He represented the Windies from 1954 to 1974.

"It was a sad one. It's something that.he (Sobers) has shown what West Indies cricket really means," Hope said.

"He's one of the first legends of the game, really set and paved the way for us all. So I think tomorrow should be a big inspiration for us, a big confidence-booster for us.

"Not saying that we're looking at the death only to raise us, but we need to play this one for the great man, and hopefully ...