Home World T20 ’Big B’ to sing National Anthem before India-Pak match While the ‘Big B’ will sing the National Anthem in his signature baritone, Pakistan will also make their presence felt with classical singer Shafaqat Amanat Ali who is slated to sing the Pakistani National Anthem. PTI Kolkata 15 March, 2016 21:21 IST PTI Kolkata 15 March, 2016 21:21 IST Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan will sing the National Anthem before the start of the marquee India-Pakistan World T20 cricket match at the Eden Gardens on March 19. Bachchan has confirmed the development by retweeting a post in his official Twitter handle while sources in the Cricket Association of Bengal today said this was an effort by its president Sourav Ganguly. “The president was involved and the plan was on for a long time,” CAB sources said. While the ‘Big B’ will sing the National Anthem in his signature baritone, Pakistan will also make their presence felt with classical singer Shafaqat Amanat Ali who is slated to sing the Pakistani National Anthem. Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.