LONDON, England — Trent Rockets secured their maiden Women’s Hundred title with an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Leeds at Lord’s on August 16, 2026. Georgia Adams played a decisive role with the ball and in the field as Sunrisers collapsed to 91, before Sophia Dunkley and Beth Mooney made the chase a one-sided contest.
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Keshara Nuwantha and Prabath Jayasuriya Fight Back as India Reach 460/9 in Galle
GALLE, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s Keshara Nuwantha and Prabath Jayasuriya shared seven wickets between them, but India remained firmly in control after reaching 460 for 9 on day two of the first Test at Galle on August 16, 2026. Devdutt Padikkal converted his overnight 131 into 167, while Dhruv Jurel added 51 as India pushed towards a formidable first-innings total on another rain-interrupted day.
Devdutt Padikkal Hits 167 as India Take Control in Galle
GALLE, Sri Lanka — Devdutt Padikkal turned his maiden Test century for India into a commanding 167 on a rain-affected second day of the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, helping India reach 460 for 9. Padikkal’s approach was built around attacking spin, maintaining focus after reaching three figures and continuing to push the scoring rate as India looked to make the most of limited playing time.
India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 2 : India 460/9
GALLE, Sri Lanka — India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test Day 2 : India finished Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at 460/9 after a rain-disrupted day at the Galle International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, August 16. Devdutt Padikkal’s outstanding 167 and Dhruv Jurel’s determined 51 helped India build a huge first-innings total, while Sri Lanka fought back through debutant Keshara Nuwantha and left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya.
Government Sets LPG Output Targets for 24 Companies, Total Potential at 63.81 KTPD
NEW DELHI, India — The government has set specified maximum LPG production levels for 24 refinery and upstream oil companies, with a combined production potential of 63.81 thousand metric tonnes per day (KTPD). The move is aimed at strengthening domestic cooking-gas supplies and improving the country’s ability to respond to potential supply disruptions.
Amit Shah Launches PM-KISAN, Crop Insurance DBT in Alwar
ALWAR, India — Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programmes for PM-KISAN and the Crop Insurance Scheme in Rajasthan’s Alwar, linking the initiatives to the government’s vision of a developed India by 2047. At a public gathering, Shah also distributed government job appointment letters to 10,580 youths and announced development projects running into thousands of crores.