India File

8220;Now everything depends on the British government who are to issue the work permit. Since I have already signed the contract with Bury, I think they would be able to procure thepermit by showing a copy of the agreement to the government,8221; he said.

Govt ponders

NEW DELHI: The government is considering whether India should participate in the one-day cricket series against Pakistan in Toronto next month. 8220;We are considering the matter,8221; external affairs Minister Jaswant Singh said. 8220;We will let you know as soon as we take a decision,8221; the Minister said without going into any details. The Pakistan board had, earlier this week, informed of its readiness after receiving the green signal from its government.

Spikers for Iran

CHENNAI: Amir Singh will lead a 12-member Indian team in the Asian senior men volleyball tournament to be held at Teheran Iran from Sept 2 to 9.

TEAM

Amir Singh, Tulsi Reddy, Shankar Ganesh, R Joseph, Manjunath, A Bhattacharjee, M Kumaran, J Joseph, T Joseph, Anand Kurup, Surjit Singh amp; Manoj Kumar.