Afghan Star Rashid Khan Picked For World XI T20 Match
Muhammad Rameez Published April 23, 2018 | 06:03 PM
Afghanistan's mesmerising leg spinner Rashid Khan will play for a World XI in the one-off Twenty20 clash with West Indies at Lord's to raise funds for stadiums damaged by last year's hurricanes in the Caribbean.
London, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Apr, 2018 ) :Afghanistan's mesmerising leg spinner Rashid Khan will play for a World XI in the one-off Twenty20 clash with West Indies at Lord's to raise funds for stadiums damaged by last year's hurricanes in the Caribbean.
The 19-year-old -- who is ranked number one in the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 bowling rankings -- said he was honoured to be selected for the match on May 31 against a side who had contributed so much to the sport.
"It is a matter of great honour and pride for me and my country that I have been chosen to support one of cricket's oldest and most loyal members," he said in a statement.
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