Karachi to host Indian champions Mumbai

KARACHI, Aug 18 (Reuters) Pakistan cricket champions Karachi Urban will play Ranji Trophy winners Mumbai in a four-day challenge match next month.

The Mohammad Nissar trophy match will take place in Karachi from Septmber 8-11 as part of an annual challenge series between the domestic champions of the two countries.

Karachi's selectors have announced former test batsman Hasan Raza will lead their team, which won the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy last season.

Test players Faisal Iqbal and Asim Kamal have also been named in the squad.

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