West Indies will face ICC World XI in a T20 match where players from Pakistan and India will be part of the ICC World XI team. West Indies won the ICC World T20 in 2016 becoming the T20 champion. The match will be played in Lord’s on 31st May 2018,.
Participation of Indian players in the team depends on their availability for selection by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Breaking: West Indies to play against ICC World XI in a T20 match at Lord’s in May this year for Hurricane Relief funding. The game will have international status. #WIvWXI
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) February 13, 2018
On social media many people hoped to see Mohammad Amir & Virat Kohli together in a team for the first time but Mohammad Amir will not be available for selection because he will be representing Pakistan in a test match in Leeds.
No Amir might not be available because Pakistan have a Test match next day in Leeds. But we might see Shahid Afridi making a return to international cricket!!
Not sure what will be BCCI’s policy here but a player like Kohli should lead the team if available for selection. https://t.co/qOtwjURASJ
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) February 13, 2018
It is expected that Shahid Afridi may also make a comeback to international cricket once again, according to sports journalist Mazher Arshad.
The match is being held to raise funds for Carribbean which was hit by two category 5 hurricanes within two weeks. The match was given international status by ICC to raise funds for restoration of cricket grounds in the Caribbean islands.
It is being said the funds will be used to restore James Ronald Webster Park ground in Anguilla & Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica.