Eight Indian cricketers, including skipper Rahul Dravid, attended a grand lunch party hosted by legendary Pakistan all-rounder Imran Khan at his residence in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Among those who attended the function from right when it started was Sachin Tendulkar, who is the only member of the Indian squad to have played against the former Pakistani captain.

Vice-captain Virender Sehwag, Mohd Kaif and Zaheer Khan were also present right through the party while Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Murali Kartik joined the players later on.

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Also present on the occasion were coach Greg Chappell and Team Manager Raj Singh Dungarpur.

Imran was seen giving tips on gripping the ball to Zaheer Khan at the function attended by close to 200 persons. The host also spoke to the other Indian cricketers present.

Meanwhile, Mumbai off-spinner Ramesh Powar, drafted into the squad as the 16th member following the finger injury sustained by Harbhajan Singh, is expected to join the squad later tonight after reaching Lahore from Delhi.