A Caribbean Select XI will take on the Trinidad Red Force in a T20 match in Port of Spain on October 14 to raise funds for the victims of Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

The Red Force will be captained by Kieron Pollard, while former Windies skipper Darren Sammy will lead the Caribbean Select XI in the charity match themed ‘Rebuilding the Caribbean one over at a time’.

Alongside the proceeds from ticket sales containers will be placed around the ground to collect canned items and clothing.

The move sustains fundraising efforts that took place during the ODI series between West Indies and England where members of the West Indies team management, such as Joel Garner, could be seen during games taking collection buckets around the crowd.

Pollard, speaking at the launch at the Queen’s Park Oval, praised the organisers and indicated players didn’t think twice about offering their services. He said all they wanted to know was the date and time.

An account has also been set-up at First Citizens for corporate bodies and citizens to donate.

The “Cricket Hurricane Relief Fund” account number is 2441289. United Way, Red Cross and Living Waters will coordinate the relief efforts while PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) will oversee the financial matters in the venture.

The Caribbean islands were ravaged by two Category 5 major hurricanes, Irma and Maria – the former being the most powerful recorded in the Atlantic since 2005 – among other hurricanes through August and September.

Such was the level of devastation in some parts of the region, notably Dominica, Barbuda and St Martin, that communication with some communities is still difficult.

Offspinner Shane Shillingfordwas only recently found, having gone missing for some time following the hurricanes. He is understood to be in good health.