Lahore, Jan 17: Indian skipper Rahul Dravid was presented a Goodwill Bat by football hero of yesteryears Chunni Goswami on behalf of Kolkatans on the last day of the first cricket Test against Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium here today.

The former national football captain flew down here especially from Kolkata to hand over the bat, which bears signature of various people of the eastern metropolis, including footballer, Bhaichung Bhutia and Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee.

The bat has also been signed by all members of the current Bengal Ranji squad.
Goswami, who led the country to its last gold medal in Asian Games at Jakarta in 1962, presented the bat on behalf of the Sports Management Group of Kolkata and "as a representation of the sentiments of people from different walks of life, including celebrities".

Goswami said he has been deeply moved by Dravid's gesture to open the innings with Sehwag and allowing former India captain Sourav Ganguly to be included in the middle order.

"In my years of playing sports I have not come across a more selfless gesture," said Goswami who is scheduled to leave for India later today.

The former player, who handed over the bat outside the dressing room, also gave his best wishes to the rest of the Indian team for the gruelling tour. (Agencies)