It has not been an easy few weeks for the World Cup organiser

The hosts must win their last three Super 8 games - while other results go in their favour - to avoid elimination.

Dehring told Test Match Special: "It (a West Indies exit) would be devastating for all the hearts of the Caribbean but we can still put on a good tournament.

"We can show we can appreciate cricket and we'll have to show some character."

Dehring and his team have attracted mass criticism for the the near-empty grounds in the Caribbean for some of the matches.

Veteran Caribbean cricket writer Tony Becca told BBC Sport marketing initiatives had ignored the locals.

Others felt West Indians were priced out, while the failure of India and Pakistan to reach the Super 8s has also affected the global appeal of the tournament.

We are still focused on running this event professionally. Let history be our judge Chris Dehring

A lack of a Caribbean atmosphere in the grounds, with steel bands forced to apply in writing for approval, have further alienated locals.

Dehring said three matches in Kingston featuring the hosts had been sell-out affairs, but many ticket-holders had not turned up to the matches.

"Tickets get into the hands of people who just can't attend, for whatever reason," he said.

There had been other successes, he insisted.

"When we first announced to the world that we were going to be building 12 stadia across the Caribbean with world-class standards there was a tremendous level of scepticism.

"But players walked into the new facilities knowing what we had before and have been absolutely impressed.

"I think we can be very proud in the Caribbean about what has taken place so far.