Broad warned by ICC over antics

The ICC has requested England fast bowler Stuart Broad not to repeat his controversial attempts to distract a batsman as displayed during the Super Eights match against South Africa. The incident, which occurred during the 17th over of the South African innings, prompted the opposition to approach the ICC for clarification and following a meeting yesterday between match referee Alan Hurst and umpires Steve Davis and Alan Hill they decided it was "not an appropriate action."

As Broad approached his delivery stride, he pointed towards his side as if to indicate a fielder was out of position, but carried on with his bowling action without disrupting his own rhythm. AB de Villiers worked the ball behind square for a single so Broad's antics didn't bear fruit. It might have been more of a talking point if the ball had brought him a wicket. Broad had done it before as well, during the one-day series at home against West Indies.

Graeme Smith, the South African captain, had said the matter needed clarification. His view appeared to be supported by Law 42.4 of the Laws of Cricket, which states: "It is unfair for any member of the fielding side deliberately to attempt to distract the striker while he is preparing to receive or receiving a delivery."

Paul Collingwood, the England captain, had defended Broad saying he was not going to ask him to stop doing it. England coach Andy Flower claimed former South African allrounder Shaun Pollock had begun the practice some years ago.

"He [Pollock] didn't point to the left as Stuart did but he looked to the left as he was running in," said Flower. "He was probably the first guy I saw do it, which is interesting. I don't think it's a huge issue, to be honest."
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Pietersen power revives England's T20 hopes

The hosts, 48 hours after their shock four-wicket loss to the Netherlands, bounced back to record a win which, because their net run-rate was now superior to that of the Dutch, ensured their progress in the tournament.

Pakistan, finalists at the inaugural World Twenty20 in South Africa two years ago, now face a make or break Group B clash against the Netherlands at Lord's on Tuesday.

Kevin Pietersen came back from an Achilles injury to lead England to a total of 185 for five with 58 after missing Friday's Dutch debacle at Lord's.

Pakistan, chasing 186 for victory, saw Stuart Broad take two wickets in as many balls to reduce them to 41 for three at the end of the six-over powerplay.

Kamran Akmal holed out to Luke Wright at deep mid-wicket before opener Salman Butt exited for 28.

Pace bowler Broad led England's attack with three for 17 from three overs.

At the 10-over half-way stage Pakistan were well behind the required run-rate at 63 for three.

And by the time the hard-hitting Shahid Afridi reached the crease they were 87 for four in the 13th over.

Afridi could only manage five before he skied off-spinner Graeme Swann to substitute fielder and former Irish cricketing star Eoin Morgan in the deep.

Pakistan's innings petered out as they finished on 137 for seven with captain Younis Khan stranded on 46 not out.

Earlier, South Africa born shotmaker Pietersen faced 38 balls with three sixes and five fours before he was caught at short third man by Umar Gul off Saeed Ajmal.

Spin bowler Ajmal had dropped a caught and bowled chance when Pietersen was on 30.

Pakistan made an early breakthrough after Younis won the toss.

Teenager Mohammad Aamir, a left-arm quick like his boyhood hero Wasim Akram, marked his international debut by removing Ravi Bopara but it needed a superb catch at backward point by Shoaib Malik to leave England nine for one.

Opener Luke Wright, who struck England's first six of the tournament, a pull off the 17-year-old Aamir, kept the run-rate high in the overcast conditions by striking five fours in as many balls faced.

But a stand of 53 was ended when Umar Gul yorked Wright for 34.
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6th Match ICC T20 World Cup 2009 will be played between England and Pakistan on 7th June 2009 at The Oval Stadium.

ICC World T20 2009 also known as Twenty 20 World Cup 2009 is set to begin from June 5 in England. England are the hosts of the second ICC World Twenty20 cricket tournament. Twelve teams will battle out in this shorter version of the game. Matches will be played at Lord’s, Trent Bridge and The Oval.

The twelve competing teams are India, Bangaladesh and Ireland in Group A; Pakistan, England and Netherlands in Group B; Australia, Sri Lanka and West Indies in Group C and New Zealand, South Africa and Scotland in Group D.

6th Match ICC T20 World Cup 2009 will be played between England and Pakistan on 7th June 2009 at The Oval Stadium. The match will start at 22.00 IST
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Pakistan vs England Live Updates: 7 June 2009

Pakistan win by 48 runs.

Pakistan Innings:

20 Overs: Pakistan is 137/7

19 Overs: Pakistan is 129/7

18 Overs: Pakistan is 125/6

17.1 Overs: Pakistan is 117/6

17 Overs: Pakistan is 116/5

16 Overs: Pakistan is 108/5

15 Overs: Pakistan is 102/4

14 Overs: Pakistan is 93/4

13 Overs: Pakistan is 89/4

12.2 Overs: Pakistan is 87/4

12 Overs: Pakistan is 83/3

11 Overs: Pakistan is 74/3

10 Overs: Pakistan is 63/3

9 Overs: Pakistan is 58/3

8 Overs: Pakistan is 53/3

7 Overs: Pakistan is 46/3

6 Overs: Pakistan is 41/3 two wickets loss in this over.

5 Overs: Pakistan is 37/1

4 Overs: Pakistan is 29/1

3 Overs: Pakistan is 20/1

2 Overs: Pakistan is 13/0

1 Over: Pakistan is 7/0

Pakistan will start their innings after few minutes. So, come back after short time.

England is batting

20 Overs: England is 185/5

19 Overs: England is 177/5

18 Overs: England is 162/5

17 Overs: England is 157/5

16 Overs: England is 152/3

15 Overs: England is 139/3

14 Overs: England is 136/3 Shah got bowled out.

13 Overs: England is 128/2

12 Overs: England is 113/2

10.3 Overs: England is 99/2

9 Overs: England is 88/2

8 Overs: England is 82/2

7 Overs: England is 76/2

6 Overs: England is 63/2

5.3 Overs: England is 62/2. England just lost teh second wicket

5 Overs: England is 47/1. 15 runs came from the over.

4 Overs: England is 32/1

3.4 Overs: England is 22/1

3 Overs: England is 17/1

2.1 Overs: England is 10/1

1.2 Overs: England just lost first wicket. What a catch and excellent fielding. England is now 9/1

1 Overs: England is 9/0. 9 runs from the first over.

0.2 Overs: England is 0-0. No run from the first two balls

In this entry, we will be giving live score and updates of the match between England and Pakistan which will take place tonight at Kennington Oval, London. The match kicks off at 16:30 GMT. So, be with us to enjoy the live updates of the match with text commentary. Read more