Eoin Morgan, Afridi, Thisara and Shoaib Malik added to ICC World XI team
Eoin Morgan, Afridi, Thisara and Shoaib Malik added to ICC World XI team
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It was announced that former veteran all-rounder batsmen Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik and from Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera, who were the first set of players to confirm their participation for the ICC World XI in a T20I against the Windies to be played at Lord’s on 31 May.

The former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi will be seen in action when World XI jersey to play against West Indies in a charity match at the end of next month at Lord’s. The charity match that is scheduled to be played on May 31 is being played to arrange money for the rebuilding of five major venues damaged during the hurricanes as well as other community cricket facilities.

Sri Lankan All-rounder Thisara Perera expressed his delight on being a part of World XI side for a second time.“I’m privileged to have made the World XI side for a second time after having also played in the series against Pakistan in Lahore last year. I’m looking forward to the match at Lord’s next month with great enthusiasm as this is one of those rare opportunities when you get to rub shoulders with the best in the world. To be playing alongside so many top players from different countries will definitely be a high point of my career,” he said.

West Indies squad: Samuel Badree, Carlos Brathwaite (C), Rayad Emrit, Andre Fletcher, Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Ashley Nurse, Keemo Paul, Rovman Powell, Denesh Ramdin (WK), Andre Russell, Marlon Samuels, Kesrick Williams

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