The International Cricket Council (ICC) declared three more names to be a part of the charity match that will be played for the cause of development in Windies. Afghanistan’s superstar Rashid Khan along with Bangladesh’s duo of Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal has been named to play for the World XI team that will play against West Indies. The T20I match will be played at the Lord’s on 31st May.

Before this announcement, ICC had already added the names of Pakistan t20 freelance all-rounder Shoaib Malik and the lala legend Shahid Afridi. Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera will also be a part of the squad. The World XI team will be captained by Eoin Morgan who is also the current English white-ball captain.

The team of World XI will play against the World Champions West Indies. Chris Gayle, Marlon Samuels, Carlos Brathwaite, Evin Lewis will be representing the Caribbean. Andre Russell will make his return to the national team for the first time after him completing the implied one-year ban.

Tamim Iqbal, expressing his happiness at being chosen for the noble cause, said,  “I am delighted to have been chosen to once again represent the ICC World XI for a cause which will only make cricket a bigger and better sport. The West Indies’ contribution to the global game is unmatched and unparalleled, and if the cricket fraternity can get together to play a small role in the rebuilding of their damaged venues following last year’s hurricanes, then this is a very small price with hugely positive results.”

The match is being organized to raise funds for the reconstruction of stadiums that were damaged in the Caribbean last year by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.