Luke Ronchi, Mitchell McClenaghan, the former wicket-keeper batsman and the fast pace bowler of New Zealand have been included in the ICC World XI squad which will play against West Indies later this month.
Both the Kiwi players will join the list with Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Thisara Perera, Rashid Khan, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal, for World XI. The side will be captained by Eoin Morgan, the ODI skipper of England.
The match will take place on 31st of May in the Lord’s cricket ground, London to raise funds for the renovation of five venues which were harmed due to natural disaster recently. Ronald Webster Park in Anguilla, Sir Viv Richards Stadium in Antigua, Windsor Park Stadium in Dominica, A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground in BVI and Lumber Ball Park in St Maarten were all badly vandalized by the hurricanes and the cyclone.
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After getting picked in World XI Luke Ronchi quoted “I’m looking forward to being a part of the World XI at Lord’s for the charity match against the Windies on the 31st of May, that will be raising funds to help with the rebuilding of cricket venues which were damaged by the two hurricanes in the Caribbean last year,”
He added, “It is all for a worthy cause and it feels really good to see so many cricketers from different countries come together for such a reason. To be playing a match which will see some of the very best in action together is a matter of great pride for me. I’m looking forward to seeing a packed house at Lord’s, supporting the relief effort, and an exciting game of cricket.”
Whereas the other player to be picked also had something to add, “This will be a fantastic spectacle, I’m looking forward to participating with a great bunch of guys and look forward to doing those who will benefit from this match proud.”
Here is World XI squad: Eoin Morgan (c), Dinesh Karthik, Mitchell McClenaghan, Hardik Pandya, Thisara Perera, Rashid Khan, Luke Ronchi, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal.