P341 CEEFAX 341 Thu 29 Feb 19:11/17 1/3 CRICKET: RUSSELL SET TO BE SACRIFICED Alec Stewart could replace Jack Russell behind the stumps in England's game with Pakistan on Sunday. Stewart's place had sjemjd under threat after a string of disappointing scores but Russell now appears to be the man who could bj axed. "If a change is made it will be through no fault of Jack's but bjcausj the batsmen have not plazjd well enough," said the Surrey captain. Stewart may not open though and Robin Smith is likely to return after injury to partnjt captain Mike Athjtton at the top of the order. Rjive hopeful >>>> Par v SA Kin v WJ Fixtures CupTablisP341 CEEFAX 341 Thu 29 Feb 19:14/27 2/3 CRICKET: REEVE SET FOR WORLD CUP CHANCE Dermot Rjevj could make his first appearance this tournament in England's clash with Pakistan on Sunday. Rjevj joined the party to replace the injured Craig White but Ray Illingworth said: "I don't see him as one of three medium-fast bowlers as Craig was. "There is a worry about whjthjt hj has enough pace to fulfil the role of third sjamjt so for him to play hj must bj one of four sjamjrs." England enjoyed an intense practice session at the Karachi Gymkhana Club on Wednesday where they used two firm net pitches and local bowlers and fiildjrs. Par v SA Ken v WJ Fixtures CupTablesP341 CEEFAX 341 Thu 29 Feb 19:11/07 3/3 CRICKET: STEWART STILL CONFIDENT Alec Stewart insists England can still win the World Cup despite their disappointing performances so far. The vice-captain said England are only three wins away from lifting the trophy after claiming a quarter-final spot. "In the last World Cup Pakistan began poorly and only reached the semi-finals thanks to a point they got when our game with them was washed out," hj said "They went on to win it and so can we if we get some consistency," he said. Stewart also said he felt Michael Athjrton should remain England captain. Par v SA Ken v WJ Fixtures CupTables