An exclusive live TV screening of India-Pakistan T20 warm-up game, will raise money for the benefit of a Lancashire cricketer.
The television screening of the match, hosted by Indian cricket legend Farokh Engineer, will raise money for the benefit of Lancashire cricketer Gary Keedy.
Keedy will join Engineer during the event
Engineer, who played first-class cricket for Lancashire and is a widely respected figure here, will host the exclusive screening of Wednesday's match at the Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester.
Gary Keedy, 44, was voted the best county player never to have played for England by 'All out Cricket' in 2006.
He will also join Engineer during the event.
The event has aready attracted considerable interest from sponsors HSBC and the local Asian Image newspaper and going to be a of mix business networking with a celebration of Asian culture.
Tickets for today's India-Pakistan warm-up match were sold out within 48 hours, but fans anticipating a tough contest plan to celebrate the event in homes, pubs and other public places.
"The event will be spectacular"
Along with the screening game, corporate guests will be entertained with Bhangra dancing and traditional Asian live performances.
"The Asian business community is very strong in the North West and we are keen to reach out and engage with these important members of the region's economy," Andrew Ryder of HSBC said.
"This event is the ideal opportunity to create a perfect blend of captivating cricket as well as showing what HSBC can offer its personal and business customers alike."
The event is a part of Keedy's benifit year, twelve months high profile sporting events, and will raise money for him and his nominated charities.
"Farokh Engineer is a cricketing legend and I'm honoured he will be hosting the event. Pakistan vs India is always a great game and with the added musical and dance twist, the event will be spectacular," Gary Keedy said.
The event will raise money for British Asian Trust. Individual tickets for the event are available at 50 Pounds and a table of ten is available for 450 Pounds.
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