Sri Lankan legend to lead World XI against Pakistan

Sri Lankan great Mahela Jayawerdene might lead the ICC World XI that will tour Pakistan for three T20 matches in September this year.

All three games will be granted international status and will be played at the Gadaffi stadium in Lahore.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) expressed support for Pakistan’s proposal of hosting these matches in their meet in London earlier this month.

The council declared that the plans for sending a World XI to Pakistan are "continuing to be developed."

Commenting on World XI tour of Pakistan, the Champions trophy winning skipper Sarfraz Ahmed said, "I hope this win will boost Pakistan cricket and all the (major) playing nations will come to Pakistan.”

"We're scheduled to have a World XI in Pakistan in September for three Twenty20 games. So hopefully that starts paving the way for future tours. We can only hope,” added Pakistan’s coach Mickey Arthur.