Morgan to lead ICC World XI against Windies

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced that England white-ball captain Eoin Morgan will lead an ICC World XI in a T20I against the Windies at Lord’s on May 31, 2018, says an ICC release.

The game will raise funds for two stadia in the Caribbean that were damaged following Hurricanes Irma and Maria last year.Defending ICC World T20 champions, the Windies will face what is expected to be a very strong World XI side with Morgan at the helm and the England captain is relishing the prospect: “I am delighted to captain the ICC World XI at Lord’s in May against the West Indies,” said Morgan.

“The cricket family always comes together to support worthwhile causes and this one-off T20I, featuring some of the best players in the world will be a great spectacle at the home of cricket.”