Sydney, 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.

New 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.

Manila, 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.

London, 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.

Cape Town (South Africa), Mar. 13: Australian captain Ricky Ponting is scared that the "glitz and glamour" of Twenty20 will overtake Test cricket in the popularity stakes.

New Delhi, Mar 13 : Union Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta held video conference with senior officials of the states where Indian Premier League (IPL) matches are scheduled to be played in April-May following their demand for central forces to host the cricketing tournament.

Gupta held consultations with seven states including Delhi, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan and West Bengal.

During the 90-minute video conference, the states have again told the Home Ministry that it was not possible to hold the matches without additional security personnel from the central grid.