SLC postpones World XI match involving India's Raina, Uthappa and Pathan

However, the Sri Lanka Board has decided to postpone the charity match, which was slated to take place in Spetember 8 after the India series. The decision has been taken to give some much needed rest to the players. (Photo: AP)

However, the SLC have confirmed that the match will take place as early as early possible. (Photo: ICC)

The match was initially scheduled to be held two days after the T20I between India and Sri Lanka, with the teams comprising of both contemporary and retired players. The motive of organising the game is to raise funds for victims of the recent floods and also those suffering from chronic kidney diseases. (Photo: AP)

“A couple of key players like Mahela Jayawardena and Kumar Sangakkara are also not available on this date, so we felt that we could afford to wait a while and play this game at a more conducive time,” Ashley De Silva, CEO of Sri Lanka Cricket, said. (Photo: CPL)

South Africans JP Duminy and Farhaan Behardien complete the batting line up. (Photo: AP)

Former captains Shahid Afridi and Misabh-Ul-Haq have agreed to be a part of the event.

Abdul Razzaq, the former Pakistan all-rounder is also slated to play for the World XI. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand’s Luke Ronchi is the wicket keeper of the World XI side. (Photo: ICC)

England’s T20 specialist Tymal Mills is the fast bowler of the side. (Photo: AP)

Zimbabwe captain Graeme Cremer is the spinner in the side. (Photo: AFP)

Left-handed batsman Suresh Raina, who was ignored for the ODI series against Sri Lanka, has been named in the squad. (Photo: AP)

There are three cricketers from Pakistan in the World XI team. (Photo: AP)

As many as three Indians have been named in the World XI team that is slated to play a charity match in Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP)

The other Indian in the team is all-rounder Yusuf Pathan. (Photo: BCCI)

No Indian player may be touring Pakistan to take part in the World XI and Pakistan T20 series but not all is lost for Indian fans. (Photo: AP)

Robin Uthappa, who recently ended his long-term association with the Karnataka Ranji team will play as the opening batsman in the side. (Photo: AP)