Warne was recalled to the wicket and the World XI finished with a total of 344 for 8.

He was invited to play for the World XI.

A one-sided match from the start was won by World XI.

M Parkinson's World XI won the match by 257 runs.

The colour of the World XI's uniform was predominantly blue and black.

The World XI never looked like challenging this total.

Australia eventually wrapped up the World XI's innings for 162 to record a comprehensive 93-run victory.

The following summer he was picked in the Tasmanian team to play the World XI.

He played in the replacement series, for the World XI, hitting 323 runs at 46.14.

Strauss accepts that a World XI could be the first step towards normality.