Comitted to PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO KNOW
Vol. 4 Num 116 Sat. September 20, 2003  
   
Sports


World Eleven calling Bashar


Bangladesh middle-order batsman Habibul Bashar has been invited to play for a World Eleven team in an exhibition charity cricket match against Pakistan to be held on October 3, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Famous Pakistani singer Shehzad Roy is organising the match to raise funds for his 'Jindegi Trust', an organisation for under-privileged children.

Although it was not known who else would be playing, a source confirmed that Bashar had been approached and was awaiting permission from Bangladesh Cricket Board before agreeing to take part.

It was learnt that former Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya and England's veteran fast bowler Darren Gough might feature in the game.