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Iyer credits RCB environment after IPL playoff-clinching win

New Delhi, May 18 (UNI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer has credited the calm atmosphere and clarity created inside the team dressing room for helping players perform under pressure this IPL season, following the team’s playoff-clinching win over Punjab Kings in Dharamshala on Sunday.

RCB became the first team to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs after defeating Punjab Kings by
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Algeria manager Vladimir Petkovic says World Cup fate in own hands

17 Jun 2026 | 3:37 PM

Kansas (United States), June 17 (UNI) Algeria manager Vladimir Petkovic said his side was outclassed in a 3-0 World Cup defeat by Argentina on Tuesday and challenged his players to respond in their remaining group matches.
The North African side faces Jordan and Austria in its final two Group J games as it seeks a place in the knockout stage.
"We are up against a team that was beyond us," Petkovic told a post-match news conference.

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Bangladesh bowlers win big on latest update to ODI rankings

17 Jun 2026 | 2:52 PM

Dubai, June 17 (UNI) A trio of bowlers from Bangladesh have been among the big winners following the latest update to the ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings.

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England clinch second win in ICC Women's T20 World Cup

17 Jun 2026 | 2:47 PM

Southampton, June 17 (UNI) Nat Sciver-Brunt took England to the brink of victory before retiring with calf tightness as the hosts made it two wins from two at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.

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Pace duo Shamar Joseph & Alzarri Joseph return as West Indies name Test squad for Sri Lanka

17 Jun 2026 | 2:40 PM

Antigua, June 17 (UNI) Pace duo Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph have been named as the West Indies revealed a strong squad for their upcoming two-match ICC World Test Championship series against Sri Lanka.

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Belief growing for Sri Lanka, but too soon for semi-final talk

17 Jun 2026 | 2:36 PM

Southampton, june 17 (UNI) Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu knows her side's best is
good enough to beat any team at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

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