Eoin Morgan to captain ICC World XI at Lord's

Morgan will captain the World XI in a match against West Indies - which will take place at Lord's on May 31.

The match will help to raise funds for two stadia in the Caribbean which suffered damage as a result of hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.

Morgan said: "I am delighted to captain the ICC World XI at Lord’s in May against the West Indies.

"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."

I am delighted to captain the ICC World XI at Lord’s in May against the West Indies. 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.

— Eoin Morgan (@Eoin16) March 22, 2018

ECB President and ICC Director, Giles Clarke, said: “Two category 5 hurricanes in two weeks last year devastated parts of the Caribbean and the world of cricket was keen to show support with a fundraising initiative. What better way to do that than staging a world-class game at the Home of Cricket! 

“Eoin Morgan as captain is a wonderful first name on the ICC World XI team sheet and in due course we’ll have more players from around the world lending their support to what I’m sure will be a highly entertaining and competitive day of cricket at Lord’s in May.”

Tickets are available online: lords.org/tickets or by telephoning (020 7432 1000)