BCCI-ACB earthquake fund-raiser
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earthquake in Gujarat, a government statement said on Thursday.
The statement said the match would be between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Australian Cricket Board, but the date and venue has yet to be finalised.
"The proceeds from the match would be utilised for relief and rehabilitation in the areas affected by the earthquake in Gujarat," the statement added.
Around 30,000 people were killed and thousands of homes flattened across Gujarat after the quake on January 26.
Earlier this month, the Asian Cricket Foundation cancelled a proposed three-nation one-day series in Sharjah, involving bitter rivals India and Pakistan, to raise funds for the quake victims.
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