Lamichhane added to ICC World XI squad for WI T20

LONDON: Nepal’s young sensation Sandeep Lamichhane has been added to the ICC World XI squad for the one-off T20I against Windies to be played at Lord’s on May 31.

Lamichhane, who is currently plying his trade in the Indian Premier League, will join a star-studded lineup that will be led by England limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan.The match is being held to raise funds for the reconstruction of Ronald Webster Park in Anguilla, the Sir Viv Richards Stadium in Antigua, the Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica, the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground in the British Virgin Islands and Carib Lumber Ball Park in St. Maarten. All these venues were damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria last year.

“I am privileged to have been chosen to be part of the ICC World XI against the Windies,” Lamichhane said. “It is an honour for the entire country and passionate followers of Nepal cricket, as well as an indicator that we are making our mark on the international game. Meanwhile, Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has withdrawn from the contest due to personal reasons.