Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hasan told reporters on Wednesday that the board is facing problems in organising the two matches that were to be held on March 21 and 22.
Virat Kohli's men seem almost invincible in Tests at home, but could this World XI side do what it takes to beat India in India?
The match was organised to raise funds for the refurbishment of five cricket stadia in the Caribbean that were damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.
Shami has replaced all-rounder Pandya, who has pulled out due to a viral inflection, and will join Dinesh Karthik as the second India player in the World XI squad.
The 38-year-old, who was expected to make a comeback to international cricket in the T20 charity game, claimed that he will be needing another three-four weeks to recover completely.
Other Asians who have already confirmed for the match are Pakistan's Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik, and Thisara Perera of Sri Lanka.
Pakistan clinched the three-match series 2-1, winning the decisive T20 by 33 runs in front of a boisterous capacity crowd of 25,000 at the Gaddafi Stadium.
The World XI crumbled against Pakistan's superb ground fielding with three batsmen getting run outs before it was restricted at 150/8 in the third and final T20I in Lahore.
Sethi insisted that although the three-match T20 series between Pakistan and World XI would not be a profitable venture, it would later help in uplifting their position.
Reflecting on the Independence Cup, Richardson insisted that the World XI tour to Pakistan would send a positive message across the world that it is safe to play in.
Amla and Perera played a crucial role for the visitors with an unbeaten partnership of 69 runs off just 29 balls.
The ICC will give the PCB $1.1 million over the next three years to improve security and will also share its expertise.
Sethi claimed that the country has successfully tackled the menace of terrorism, which he felt will help in bringing in more international teams to play in Pakistan.
Azam entertained the near-capacity crowd of 25,000 at the Gaddafi Stadium by smashing 86 off 52 balls, hitting 10 fours and two sixes in Pakistan's total of 197/5.
The Pakistan skipper said that they have a young team which has the ability to beat any team.
Protea's powerhouse David Miller is excited to be a part of the Wolrd XI as Pakistan start a new chapter in International cricket.
Du Plessis' first assignment as South Africa's captain in all formats will be a home series against Bangladesh later this month.
The ICC has sent security experts to monitor the three Twenty20s between Pakistan and the World XI at Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
The South African leg-spinner said he wants to see Pakistan staging international matches once again.
It is the first high-profile series in Pakistan since a terrorist attack on the Sri Lanka team bus in Lahore in 2009 led to their isolation from international cricket.
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