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Zidane rates Gerrard as world’s best soccer player

Zidane rates Gerrard as world’s best soccer playerLondon, Mar. 13 : Former French football captain Zinedine Zidane has called England's Steven Gerrard the best player in the world and the `heartbeat' of the Liverpool team.

"Is he the best in the world? He might not get the attention of Messi and Ronaldo but yes, I think he just might be. If you don't have a player like Steven Gerrard, who is the engine room, it can affect the whole team," The Sun quoted Zidane, as saying.

Pakistan to resist shifting of Davis Cup tie to Manila

Pakistan to resist shifting of Davis Cup tie to ManilaIslamabad, Mar 13 : Pakistan has vowed to resist any attempt to shift their Davis Cup tennis home tie against Philippines to a neutral venue or Manila over security concerns.

The Philippine Lawn Tennis Association reportedly made the request in a letter to the International Tennis Federation (ITF) citing the March 3 militant attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team, as reason for shifting the venue.

Philippines is scheduled to play Pakistan in Asia Oceania Group II on July 10-12 in Lahore, The News reported.

England defeat Pakistan, both reach in ICC Women''s World Cup Super Six

England defeat Pakistan, both reach in ICC Women''s World Cup Super SixSydney, Mar. 13 : A brilliant spell by England spinner Laura Marsh against Pakistan ensured the top position for the team in Group B of ICC Women''s World Cup.

Off-break bowler Marsh took 5-15, in her ten overs, as England coasted to an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan here at the North Sydney Oval, The News reports.

The Pakistan's women team also qualified for the Super Six stage with a third position in Group B.

IPL 2009 on, but with a few changes

IPL 2009 on, but with a few changesNew Delhi, Mar 13 : The Union Home Ministry on Friday cleared the hosting of the second edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 20-20 competition, but with a few changes in the schedule.

The Home Ministry took a decision to hold the event after consultations of seven states, including Delhi, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and West Bengal, where security is said to be a major concern.

Union Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta held a video conference with senior officials of these states where the IPL is scheduled to be played in April-May.

Philippines wants Davis Cup tie to be moved to Manila from Pakistan

Philippines wants Davis Cup tie to be moved to Manila from PakistanManila, Mar 13 : The Philippine Lawn Tennis Association has asked Davis Cup organizers to move the July regional playoff against Pakistan from Lahore to Manila due to fears of its players being attacked.

PLTA vice president Randy Villanueva cited the March 3 attack on Sri Lankan cricketers in Lahore, which killed six police officers and a driver and injured several players, as evidence of the risk for sports team visiting Pakistan.

Rafa Benítez to hold talks next week on his Liverpool future

Rafa Benítez to hold talks next week on his Liverpool futureLondon, Mar. 13 : Coach Rafael Benitez will meet the owners of the Liverpool Football Club next week to discuss his future. A final decision is to be made within a fortnight, The Guardian reports.

Benitez''s position has been the subject of recent speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid and he has been quick to take advantage of Liverpool''s win over the Spanish champions on Tuesday to defend his record.

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