ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan captain Sohail Abbas will lead the World XI team against Green-shirts in the first match to be held in Karachi on January 19.
Talking to APP, PHF Secretary Shahbaz Ahmad Sr said the World XI team will play two matches against Pakistan. “The World XI team will arrive in Pakistan on January 18,” he said.
He said the first match will be played in Karachi on January 19 while the second in Lahore on January 21.
“Sohail, the most prolific penalty corner specialist and highest goal scorer in hockey will lead World XI in Karachi while a foreigner will captain the team in the next match to be played in Lahore,” he said.
Shahbaz said five Pakistani legends will also be honoured in a ceremony with their induction in the ‘Hall of Fame’ to be held in Karachi on January 19.
“The five Pakistani legends include Shahnaz Sheikh, Akhtar Rasool, Samiullah, Hasan Sardar and Shahbaz Sr,” he said.
He said World XI’s tour will benefit Pakistan hockey in many ways. “Pakistan Hockey League (PHL) will also be held in April, which will give our young players huge experience and exposure to international players,” he said.
