England to raise money for earthquake victims

The England team will compete in an exhibition golf tournament to raise funds for victims of the recent earthquake in Pakistan.

Pakistan's coach Bob Woolmer proposed the golf day, pencilled in for December 4 at the Royal Palm Beach golf course in Lahore. Although none of the Pakistan players are golfers, former captain Wasim Akram may play. "I put forward the idea of four-ball contests, each with three businessmen and one cricketer, and am grateful to England team manager Phil Neale who agreed to the proposal," Woolmer told AFP. "We will also invite Wasim Akram, who is an active golfer and after the contest the golf kit and players' equipment can be put up for auction."

The earthquake, which struck on October 8 in the northern region of Pakistan, killed over 54,000 people. The United Nations has warned that the figure may double if substantial aid does not reach the region.