Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has revealed that he is honoured to make a comeback to international cricket and represent the World XI against West Indies in a charity T20I match at the Lord’s on May 31.

Afridi, who is familiar with making international comebacks after retiring, is set to play his first international match since March 2016, when he played against Australia in a T20I encounter.

As a result, he revealed that he is truly humbled after being bestowed the opportunity to play for World XI.

“I am humbled to have been selected for such a noble cause. Cricket is one big family and no matter how hard and tough we play against each other, there is tremendous comradery within the group. Lord’s is an iconic venue and the perfect location for this match,” he was quoted as saying by the official website of ICC.

Meanwhile, Shahid Afridi’s former team-mate Shoaib Malik also used similar lines to express his joy at being able to play for World XI.

 “It’s a matter of great honour and pride to be selected in an ICC World XI and a wonderful opportunity to play along with and against some of the biggest names in world cricket. That the match is being played at Lord’s makes this event extra special for me. Lord’s obviously is one of the most revered cricket venues but I also have some very delightful memories there,” he said.

Thisara Perera, who is going to represent the World XI for the second time in as many years, was touched the players coming together for a good cause.

“I’m privileged to have made the World XI side for a second time after having also played in the series against Pakistan in Lahore last year. I’m also very happy because I have been given the opportunity to contribute in what I think is a very good cause. It is heartening to note that players have come together for helping rebuild stadia in the West Indies.”