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BBC News
Thursday, 20 January, 2005, 13:39 GMT
Calcutta will stage tsunami match
A capacity Eden Gardens crowd would create a superb atmosphere
The International Cricket Council has confirmed Calcutta as the venue
for the second tsunami relief match between an Asian XI and the Rest of
the World.
The game, which will have have official one-day international status,
will take place at Eden Gardens on 13 February.
"We look forward to the cricket world uniting again as the work begins
to rebuild the millions of shattered lives," said ICC president Ehsan
Mani.
The first game in Melbourne earlier this month raised =A35.8m.
It attracted a crowd of 70,101 spectators, who saw the World XI win by
112 runs.
The vast Eden Gardens stadium could exceed that figure, however, and
the Asian Cricket Council has promised to pull out all the stops to
promote next month's fixture.
"The slogan for the second tsunami appeal match will be 'Cricket for
Humanity'," said ACC president Jagmohan Dalmiya.
"We will leave no stone unturned to ensure a human chain is built up
across the world, so everyone can come forward to donate generously for
a noble cause.
"We have already started receiving a warm response from the various
cricket playing countries."
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