Amitabh Bachchan will render the national anthem before the India-Pakistan World Twenty20 clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 19.

Pakistan's classical singer Shafqat Amanat Ali will render the national anthem of Pakistan.

Shafqat tweeted yesterday, `Thrilled & Honored to be performing my country's national anthem at the IndoPak #WorldT20, Kolkata, alongside legend @SrBachchan.`

The Big B confirmed his presence for the match by re-tweeting a Twitter post which stated: @SrBachchan to sing national anthem in India-Pakistan World T20 clash.