According to a report from Wisden India, Dhoni said, “I am delighted to be joining so many cricketing superstars at the Kia Oval on Thursday September 17 and supporting such a worthy cause. I’ve always enjoyed playing cricket in England and I would urge all sports fans to support Help for Heroes on September 17 and watch some truly world class performers in action.” VIDEO: Sanath Jayasuriya playing cricket in Norway
While The Help for Heroes XI will be managed by the former England all-rounder Sir Ian Botham, the Rest of the World side will be managed the team of Gary Kirsten and Sunil Gavaskar. The match will be prior to a T20 match between the Help for Heroes Cricket Club and the England Physical Disability Team. READ: MS Dhoni felicitated in New Jersey
Squads:
Help for Heroes: Andrew Strauss (c), Herschelle Gibbs, Virender Sehwag, MS Dhoni, Damien Martyn, Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Parker, Corporal Jake Wray, Shahid Afridi, Graeme Swann, Simon Jones, Matthew Hoggard, Darren Gough.
Manager: Ian Botham. Coach: To be Confirmed.
Rest of the World: Brendon McCullum (c), Matthew Hayden, Graeme Smith, Mahela Jayawardene, Major Storm Green, Brian Lara, Abdul Razzaq, Scott Styris, Dan Vettori, Tim Southee, Shapoor Zadran, (12th Member to be Confirmed).
Manager: Sunil Gavaskar. Coach: Gary Kirsten.
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