Tamim set for MCC bicentenary
The match will be between MCC, which owns Lord's, and a Rest of the World XI. Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal have joined several other leading international cricketers in being confirmed for this year's Lord's bicentenary match, it was announced yesterday. Pakistan's Shahid Afridi and Saeed Ajmal will also take part in the July 5 fixture which celebrates the 200th anniversary of the current Lord's ground in north-west London. All the three Asian stars confirmed Monday for the fixture have enjoyed previous success at Lord's.
The match will be between Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), which owns Lord's, and a Rest of the World XI.
The MCC XI will be captained by India hero Sachin Tendulkar while the Rest of the World side will be led by Australia great Shane Warne.
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