Shakib, Tamim in World XI

Bangladesh duo Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal have been named in the World XI side that will face West Indies in a lone T20I match on May 31 at Lord's.

The cricket match is being organised to raise funds for stadia in the Caribbean which were damaged due to hurricanes Irma and Maria last year.

Shakib is the top-ranked all-rounder in the world and Tamim is Bangladesh's dashing opener who has shown fantastic form in recent years. Their involvement was informed by the ICC today. The Bangladesh duo will join other Asians like Pakistan's Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik and Thisara Perera of Sri Lanka. Afghanistan's Rashid Khan has also confirmed his involvement for the lone T20I.

Tamim, who hit a fifty and a ton in a single Test during his last Lord's appearance back in 2010 said that he was delighted to be chosen as a representative of the ICC World XI side.

ICC's official site quoted Tamim as saying: "Cricket is a sport which unites people, bridges gaps, and in which players and teams support each other. This match is a testament to this statement and 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.

"Playing at Lord's is itself a great honour for any cricketer. My only international appearance there was in 2010, so I look forward to reliving those memories. Playing with and against some of the best cricketers of this era will only make this occasion better and more memorable."