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APL: Denish Das, Saurav Dihingia guide Barpeta Braves to 14-run VJD win over Nagaon Rangers

IANS | August 16, 2026 11:20 PM

Guwahati, Aug 16 (IANS) Captain Denish Das and Saurav Mousum Dihingia produced a composed batting effort before rain brought a premature end to the contest as Barpeta Braves defeated Nagaon Rangers by 14 runs via the VJD Method in the Assam Premier League at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday. The result also confirmed that Nagaon Rangers, Tezpur Titans and Jorhat Stallions are out of contention for the next stage of the competition.

1st Test: Rain threat looms over Sri Lanka vs India Day 3 in Galle

IANS | August 16, 2026 8:05 PM

Galle, Aug 16, (IANS) Rain made its presence felt on Day 2 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium as a session and a half was washed out due to the downpour in Galle. While the rain played hide and seek with the two teams, India still ended the second day well on top of the hosts, having scored 460/9. Kuldeep Yadav (12*) and Prasidh Krishna (1*) went back unscathed, as all eyes will be on the visitors to see whether they decide to declare their innings or not.

Hockey WC: India women hold favourites China to 2-2 stalemate in opener

IANS | August 16, 2026 7:27 PM

Amstelveen, Aug 16 (IANS) India women held reigning Olympic silver medallists China to a hard-fought 2-2 draw in their opening match of the Hockey World Cup 2026 on Sunday. Navneet and Deepika scored for India as they had a lead twice in the game, but ultimately salvaged a point in the clash at the Wagner Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen

Golf: Romain Langasque leads in Denmark

IANS | August 16, 2026 7:21 PM

Funen (Denmark), Aug 16 (IANS) Romain Langasque is targeting his first DP World Tour victory for nearly six years as he takes a one-shot lead into the final round of the Danish Golf Championship at Great Northern.

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