Auckland (New Zealand), Mar. 13 : The New Zealand cricket team will focus on avoiding a clean sweep against their Indian counterparts on Saturday, when they meet up for the fifth and final one-day international here.

New Zealand''s euphoria after their two Twenty20 victories against India has been punctured. The visitors have blasted the Kiwis into submission in the four ODIs played so far.

London, Mar. 13 : Liverpool's Fernando Torres has warned Manchester United he will be firing on all cylinders for Liverpool's win-or-bust trip to Old Trafford tomorrow.

The Spanish striker played against Real Madrid after a pain-killing injection in his ankle injury which kept him out of two matches.

He seemed to be suffering no ill-effects on Tuesday as he scored the opener and gave Juande Ramos' men serious problems all night, The Sun reports.

London, Mar. 13 : Manchester United stars could get nine million pounds if they manage to complete the Quintuple.

That is the total bonus pot on offer to the likes of Ryan Giggs if the club wins all five competitions this season.

Some stars could pocket up to 400,000 pounds each. The bonus schedule was agreed before this season started and includes separate payments for each trophy won.

London, 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.

Islamabad, 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.

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.