Jamaica's Merlene Ottey made a winning comeback to competition yesterday, despite being embroiled in a doping controversy and vowed to prove her innocence. The veteran sprinter, who has won a record 14 world championship medals and also seven Olympic medals, took the 60 metres at the Valencia indoor meeting in 7.14 seconds.

Cricket

Zimbabwe beat South Africa by two wickets in their one-day Triangular series day/night match at Kingsmead yesterday. Scores: South Africa 222 for 7 in 50 overs, Zimbabwe 223 for 8 in 50 overs.

Australia beat Pakistan by six wickets in yesterday's first limited-overs final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Scores: Pakistan 154 from 47.2 overs Australia 155 for 4 in 42.4 overs.