World XI

West Indies too strong for World XI in charity match

Evin Lewis's quickfire fifty and economical bowling from spinner Samuel Badree saw the West Indies to an emphatic 72-run victory over the World XI in the Hurricane Relief Twenty20 Challenge at Lord's.

Jun 01, 2018, 11:16 AM IST

Mitchell McClenaghan, Luke Ronchi complete ICC World XI squad

New Zealand pair of Luke Ronchi and Mitchell McClenaghan on Monday completed the ICC World XI line-up for the fund-raising Twenty20 International against the West Indies at Lord's on May 31.

May 07, 2018, 17:44 PM IST

West Indies to face World XI in a charity T20 match at Lord's

West Indies will face a Rest of the World XI in a lone Twenty20 match at Lord's to raise funds for Caribbean cricket grounds damaged by recent hurricanes.

Feb 14, 2018, 21:11 PM IST

Pakistan to host World XI for three consecutive years: PCB chairman

In a move to put international cricket back in Pakistan, the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), have come together to have the World XI matches.

Sep 13, 2017, 15:35 PM IST

Focus is on cricket being played in Pakistan, not who's in World XI squad: Harsha Bhogle

The second and third matches are also in Lahore on Wednesday and Friday.

Sep 13, 2017, 13:05 PM IST

Cricket being used for political purposes, says former ICC president Ehsan Mani

With security being the chief concern for all players travelling to Pakistan, Ehsan said that there isn't any real security threat for teams or players willing to play in the country.

Sep 13, 2017, 11:36 AM IST

World XI squad lands in Lahore amid tight security ahead of series opener on September 12

Since the 2009 attack Pakistan have been forced to play most of their "home" games in the United Arab Emirates -- with the Pakistan Cricket Board complaining they have incurred losses of around $120 million.

Sep 11, 2017, 09:05 AM IST

World XI squad to reach Pakistan on Monday for T20 series

The World XI squad had an optional practice session in Dubai on Sunday before leaving for Pakistan.

Sep 10, 2017, 22:30 PM IST

Imran Tahir humiliated by Pakistan high commission on visit to get visa for World XI series

The Pakistan vs World XI matches will be played in Lahore on September 12, 13 and 15.

Sep 06, 2017, 09:24 AM IST

Suresh Raina, Robin Uthappa, Yusuf Pathan to line up for World XI against Sri Lanka XI

The proposed charity Twenty20 game in Colombo was supposed to be played on September 8, however, it has now been postponed with the new date yet to be revealed.

Aug 30, 2017, 11:00 AM IST

Faf du Plessis to lead World XI in three-match T20I series against Pakistan

The team will be mentored by former Zimbabwe cricketer Andy Flower and the squad will travel to Dubai for a seven-day training camp before they board the flight for the series, that would kick-off from September 10.

Aug 24, 2017, 18:09 PM IST

Pakistan to host World XI, Sri Lanka and West Indies

Since the attacks Pakistan has only hosted a limited-over series against Zimbabwe in 2015 while Bangladesh, the West Indies, Sri Lanka and Ireland turned down offers over security fears.

Aug 21, 2017, 20:21 PM IST

Pakistan Cricket Board optimistic of hosting World XI T20 series in Lahore

Pakistan's head coach Mickey Arthur also said after the final at the Oval that he would like to see the World XI touring Pakistan this year.

Jun 19, 2017, 19:08 PM IST

Desperate Pakistan Cricket Board wants ICC to send World XI in April

No top Test team has toured Pakistan since militants attacked the Sri Lankan team in Lahore in March, 2009

Mar 10, 2017, 23:24 PM IST

ICC World XI squad to tour Pakistan for T20I series in September

Another official of the PCB aid that the World XI tour was being made possible due to the efforts of Giles Clarke, the head of the ICC's special task force on Pakistan cricket.

Mar 07, 2017, 10:14 AM IST