World XI tour to Pakistan

The ICC has congratulated Pakistan for the successful staging of the Pakistan versus the World XI series for the Independence Cup at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore

Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad helped power his team to a total of 183 which was enough for a 33 run win over the World XI in the third T20I in Lahore.

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has defended fast bowler Sohail Khan after he conceded twenty runs in the penultimate over of the T20I loss to the World XI.

Proteas' opener Hashim Amla played a excellent knock in the World XI's pursuit of 175 in Lahore but as he started to falter Thisara Perera produced a powerful finish to seal victory over Pakistan by seven wickets.

A superb batting effort by Babar Azam led Pakistan to a 20-run victory in the first match of the Independence Cup against a World XI at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday.

South Africa international Faf du Plessis on Monday said being part of a series in Pakistan is something he will remember for a long time and the matches would be "bigger than the game itself".

South Africa batsman Hashim Amla is looking forward to the three-match international series in Pakistan this week, saying he has only good memories of playing in the country.

Pakistan's Shoaib Malik feels it his responsibility to help guide the younger players as they gear up for their three-match T20I series against a World XI in Lahore, starting on Tuesday.

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir is likely to miss the T20 International series at home against a World XI as his wife is expected to give birth to their first child in the next week, according to an article published on ESPNCricinfo.

Two-time World T20 winning skipper Darren Sammy's experience in Pakistan could prove valuable for the World XI set to play three T20Is in the country.