PCB and ECB dedicate receipts from 1st ODI to the Earthquake Relief Fund by Pakistan Cricket Board

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Event:

England in Pakistan 2005/06

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DateLine: 11th October 2005

 

Media Release - 11 October 2005

 

In the wake of a humanitarian disaster caused by the recent earthquake in Pakistan, the England and Wales Cricket Board and the Pakistan Cricket Board have agreed to dedicate the first ODI being played in Lahore on 10th December, 2005 as their contribution to the President's Earthquake Relief Fund.

 

The entire gate receipts for this match will be given to the President's Relief Fund. The English and Wales Cricket Board will shortly announce its own contribution to the Relief Fund.

 

Abbas Zaidi
Director Board Operations

(Article: Copyright © 2005 Pakistan Cricket Board)