Opener Tamim Iqbal is all set to return to Lord’s where he made a famous Test century as he has been included in the World XI for an exhibition match at the sacred cricket venue in July.
Marylebone Cricket Club, the owner of the venue, will play the match against Rest of the World XI as part of Bicentenary celebrations of the current Lord’s Ground.
The match is the reflection of the celebrations for the Club’s Bicentenerary in 1987 when Mike Gatting – who will serve as MCC president this year – captained the club and scored 179.
Tamim has been included in the World XI alongside Sakib al Hasan for the match.
The Bangladesh southpaw made a century (103 off 100 balls) against England in a Test match in 2010 and typically jumped into the air before putting his finger on the back requesting the Lord’s authority to write his name on their honours board.
Tamim’s unique style of celebration became an instant hit in the English media, making him the poster boy of 2010. He was later included in Wisden Cricketers’ top five players of the year, a feat achieved by no other Bangladeshi so far.
-With New Age input
