UAE girls in ACC semi-finals today

The UAE will meet Nepal this morning in the semi-final of the ACC Under 19 Women's Championship in Malaysia. Mohammed Haider's side reached the last four after qualifying from Group B with a five-wicket win over Thailand yesterday. 

Samiya Saleem was the star, taking three for eight off three overs. Collingwood urges 'spot-fixing' life bans Paul Collingwood, the England all-rounder, is adamant that the Pakistan trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Aamer and Mohammad Asif should be banned for life if they are found guilty of "spot-fixing" allegations. 

"If the guys are found guilty, for the good of the game they should be made an example of," he said.

Duminy hits record South African score JP Duminy smashed a South African record score of 96 not out to lead the home side to an eight-run victory over Zimbabwe in a Twenty20 International yesterday. South Africa, who clinched the series 2-0, piled up 194 for six and Zimbabwe made a spirited reply with a national record total of 186 for seven.