Playing for a noble cause is always a great thing, which is why there will be a game between World XI and West Indies at the Lord’s on 31 May 2018. The proceeds from the match will then be used to repair the stadiums in the Caribbean that were destroyed by Hurricane Irma last year.

It was one of the worst hurricanes to hit the Atlantic with damages worth $64.8 billion and, as a result, cricket stars from all over the world have united to put some balm on the pain.

The World XI, to be captained by Eoin Morgan, has three new additions in the form of Bangladeshi duo Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan and Afghanistan star Rashid Khan.

Speaking of his inclusion, Tamim Iqbal expressed his delight while also stating that cricket unites people and helping repair the stadiums is only but a small return of the favour that West Indies have done for cricket.

Tamim Iqbal said: “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.

The dashing left-handed opening batsman then spoke of the honour of playing at the Lord’s as the last time and only time he played there was in 2010.

“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.”