08 November 2004 Monday 24 Ramazan 1425 England retain HK Sixes title KARACHI, Nov 7: England successfully defended their Hong Kong Sixes crown when they defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in the final played at the Kowloon Cricket Club in Kowloon on Sunday. ... Shahzad sparkles in drawn match KARACHI, Nov 7: Shahzad Malik's unbeaten 131 was the highlight of what proved to be a dreary final day of the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy match between Karachi Blues and Sialkot at the National Stadium on Sunday. ... We're learning to win away from home: Jayasuriya COLOMBO, Nov 7: Sri Lankan all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya says his team is gradually shedding its image as a side that struggles to win away from home. ... Kiwi skipper links match-fix claim to Indian bookie WELLINGTON, Nov 7: New Zealand cricket captain Stephen Fleming claims he was offered 200,000 pounds (US$370,200) during the 1999 World Cup to join a match-fixing syndicate which hinted at links to prominent sportsmen. ... New Zealand complete one-day sweep DHAKA, Nov 7: Mathew Sinclair and Scott Styris hit half-centuries to set up New Zealand's 83-run victory over Bangladesh on Sunday as they completed a three-match one-day sweep of the hosts. ... Pakistan to compete in India Kolkata, Nov 7: After a gap of one year, international chess returns to India with top players and young talents from 13 countries, including Pakistan vying for honours in US$12,500 prize money open tournament from Nov 8 to 17 in Kolkata. ... Safin, Stepanek to clash in final PARIS, Nov 7: Russian sixth seed Marat Safin overcame an injury scare to beat Argentina's 13th seed Guillermo Canas 6-2, 7-6 (7/5) on Saturday to move just one match away from winning his third Paris Masters title. ... Another setback for goal-shy United LONDON, Nov 7: Manchester United's hopes of catching up with Premiership pacesetters Chelsea and Arsenal suffered another setback on Sunday as the Red Devils were held to a goalless draw by local rivals Manchester City. ...

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