<p class="title">West Indies have not won a bilateral one-day series in close to five years but they can shock any team at the World Cup, interim coach Richard Pybus has said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Key to West Indies' renewed confidence is the return of veteran opener Chris Gayle, who proved his worth with a century and half-century in the first two one-dayers against England this month.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The left-handed opening batsman will be joined by Andre Russell for the final two matches, after the experienced all-rounder was recalled to the squad for the first time since last July.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I know the right West Indies combination with a fully-focused side can beat anyone on their day," Pybus told reporters.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I wasn't at the World Cup qualifiers but, with the group of guys we have now, we feel confident (we) could take down anyone on their day."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Pybus' comments were echoed by England coach Trevor Bayliss, who reckons West Indies have the batting firepower to win their first 50-overs World Cup since 1979.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"The Windies have been playing some decent cricket over the last 18 months," he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"With the size of their batters and the way some of them hit the ball, there can be a chance of winning that World Cup."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Pybus hailed Gayle's instant impact on the team and also defended his cautious starts with the bat in each of the first two matches.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"He's just class really. It's always great having guys in your side who are a bit scary for the opposition who know full well what they can deliver," he added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"In those first two games, Chris was getting a feel for a spongy wicket batting first. But, as we have all seen in T20, he can attack that first powerplay brutally."</p>.<p class="bodytext">West Indies and England are tied at 1-1 in the five-match series with the fourth ODI set for Wednesday in Grenada.</p>
<p class="title">West Indies have not won a bilateral one-day series in close to five years but they can shock any team at the World Cup, interim coach Richard Pybus has said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Key to West Indies' renewed confidence is the return of veteran opener Chris Gayle, who proved his worth with a century and half-century in the first two one-dayers against England this month.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The left-handed opening batsman will be joined by Andre Russell for the final two matches, after the experienced all-rounder was recalled to the squad for the first time since last July.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I know the right West Indies combination with a fully-focused side can beat anyone on their day," Pybus told reporters.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I wasn't at the World Cup qualifiers but, with the group of guys we have now, we feel confident (we) could take down anyone on their day."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Pybus' comments were echoed by England coach Trevor Bayliss, who reckons West Indies have the batting firepower to win their first 50-overs World Cup since 1979.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"The Windies have been playing some decent cricket over the last 18 months," he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"With the size of their batters and the way some of them hit the ball, there can be a chance of winning that World Cup."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Pybus hailed Gayle's instant impact on the team and also defended his cautious starts with the bat in each of the first two matches.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"He's just class really. It's always great having guys in your side who are a bit scary for the opposition who know full well what they can deliver," he added.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"In those first two games, Chris was getting a feel for a spongy wicket batting first. But, as we have all seen in T20, he can attack that first powerplay brutally."</p>.<p class="bodytext">West Indies and England are tied at 1-1 in the five-match series with the fourth ODI set for Wednesday in Grenada.</p>