ISLAMABAD, Nov 3: A 61-member contingent of special cricket players which comprises three teams - two for men and one for women - leaves for Mumbai on Saturday (today) to participate in the forthcoming cricket World Cup for Special Players.

Each team comprises 10 players whereas the remaining contingent comprise team officials and coaches. Contingent is led by its chairman Muhammad Saeed Ahmed.

The tournament commences on Monday and will be competed by teams from Australia, India, New Zealand, England, Bangladesh, South Africa and Pakistan. The women's event will be a milestone for special players.—APP

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