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PBKS rue poor execution after fourth straight defeat in IPL 2026

Dharamshala, May 12(UNI) Four defeats in a row have left Punjab Kings struggling to regain momentum after dominating the first half of IPL 2026. Despite the slump, they are still in the race for a playoffs spot, although Monday’s loss to Delhi Capitals made their path more complicated.
Spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule admitted the team was disappointed but said there was no point in overthinking the setback. Captain Shreyas Iyer, meanwhile, felt the team had been “short on planning”.
Punjab appeared to have one hand on the game in Dharamsala when David Miller was dismissed in the 17th over of Delhi’s chase of 211. At that stage, DC needed 36 runs from 18 balls, but late cameos from
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Top seeds Jia/Zhang among Chinese first round winners at Australian Badminton Open

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Sydney, June 9 (UNI) Chinese top seeds Jia Yifan and Zhang Shuxian advanced to the second round of the women's doubles with a dominant win on the opening day of the Australian Badminton Open here on Tuesday. .

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Cambodia beats Hong Kong, China for first time in international football

09 Jun 2026 | 10:25 PM

Phnom Penh, June 9 (UNI) Host Cambodia defeated Hong Kong, China 2-0 in an international football friendly on Tuesday night, securing its first-ever victory over the visitor. .

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Austrian goalkeeper makes World Cup history as tallest player ever in competition

09 Jun 2026 | 10:22 PM

New York, June 9 (UNI) Austria is set to establish a new World Cup record for having the tallest player ever to play in the 96-year history of the tournament. .

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Manuel Neuer back to full training ahead of Germany's WC opener against Curacao

09 Jun 2026 | 10:18 PM

Berlin, June 9 (UNI) A public training session appeared to provide the ideal setting for Manuel Neuer's return to the German national team. .

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