Shakib, Tamim join World XI

DUBAI, Apr 23 (PTI): Bangladesh stars Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal along with top-ranked bowler Rashid Khan of Afghanistan have confirmed their participation for the ICC World XI, which will take on the West Indies in a charity T20 game at Lord's on May 31.

The match is being organised to raise funds for stadium in the Caribbean, which were damaged due to hurricanes last year.

Tamim Iqbal 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," Tamim added.