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September 1, 2014
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Bolt, Singh in Indian cricket clash

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The fastest man on the planet, Usain Bolt, and India's 2011 World Cup hero, Yuvraj Singh, will battle it out in a seven-a-side exhibition cricket match in India tomorrow as part of Puma's promotional activities.

According to a media release on Saturday, the contest will be four-over-a-side to be played at the Mangalam Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Seven lucky winners from across India have been selected via digital contests on Facebook and Twitter hosted by PUMA Cricket.

Team Bolt will also consist of his best friend, Nugent Walker Jr., and spinner Harbhajan Singh. Team Yuvi will have his longtime friend and renowned fast bowler Zaheer Khan. Both teams will have a specialist wicketkeeper.

Hosted by former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja, the game will consist of four overs. In a unique format, Bolt and Yuvraj will be present on the pitch to bat throughout their respective overs. Four runs will be deducted every time a player gets out.

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