Inclusion in World XI Delights Rashid Khan for a Charity Game at Lord's

Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan is excited at the prospect of playing for the World XI in the upcoming fundraiser Twenty20 match against the Windies.

The charity match is slated for May 31. The iconic Lord’s Stadium will host the fundraiser between the defending Twenty20 champions Windies and ICC World XI.

Taking to this Twitter handle, Rashid wrote:

“It’s really a big honour and pride for me and my country to play for World 11 in next month May 31 in a beautiful and historical ground Lords”.

However, he will be the only representative from Afghanistan. The World XI team will consist of some big names in the United Kingdom.

Team India all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, and wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik will also be a part of the ICC World XI.

In addition, the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) secretary Amitabh Chaudhary confirmed the news on Wednesday (April 25).

It’s really a big honour and pride for me and my country to play for World 11 in next month may 31 in a beautiful and historical ground Lords ?@HomeOfCricket ????

— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) April 25, 2018

“Hardik and Dinesh will be part of the World XI team for the charity match,” Chaudhary said on the sidelines of an ICC meeting in Kolkata.

Barring Rashid Khan, Karthik, and Hardik, Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal have also confirmed their participation.

The match has been organized to raise funds for the Carribean damaged stadiums. Many of the stadiums were worst-hit due to the hurricanes last year (2017).

Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik to participate:

Other Asian players who confirmed their participation include former Pakistan skippers Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, and Thisara Perera from Sri Lanka.

The match proceeds will be donated towards the rebuilding and renovation of five main venues.

Unfortunately, the community cricket facilities got damaged due to the Hurricane Irma and Maria.

The venues which will be reconstructed following the fundraiser event.

Venues include Ronald Webster in Anguilla, the Sri Vivian Richards Stadium, the AO Shirley Recreation Ground in the British Virgin Islands, the Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica and the Carib Lumber Park in St Mertin.

Also, read: Windies to play a charity Twenty20 match against World XI in Lord’s