Praful Hinge’s dream IPL debut, where he rattled Rajasthan Royals with four wickets, is a story of resilience and self-belief. After a career-threatening back injury, the Vidarbha pacer found support in Varun Aaron and Glenn McGrath, who guided his comeback. The seamer picked up four wickets on his IPL debut. More

Sunrisers Hyderabad thrashed Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs in an IPL match, powered by Praful Hinge’s sensational debut where he took three wickets in the first over and finished with 4/34. SRH scored 216/6, led by Ishan Kishan’s 91. RR were bowled out for 159 despite resistance from Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja. More

Youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faced a rare failure in the IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He was dismissed for a golden duck by pacer Praful Hinge. Wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan and Salil Arora combined for the catch. The Sunrisers Hyderabad dugout, including owner Kavya Maran, erupted in celebration. Sooryavanshi walked back to the pavilion in disbelief after an uncharacteristic off day. More

Debutant Praful Hinge etched his name in IPL history with a sensational opening over, claiming three wickets for ducks against Rajasthan Royals. The 24-year-old seamer from Vidarbha, picked for Rs 30 lakh, showcased remarkable potential, justifying Sunrisers Hyderabad's faith and announcing himself as a rising star. More

Twenty-four-year-old pacer Praful Hinge made an explosive IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad, dismantling Rajasthan Royals' top order. He claimed three wickets for ducks in a single over, including Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius. This stunning performance, achieved on his first IPL outing, left the opposition reeling and introduced a new talent to the league. More

Indian chess prodigy Nihal Sarin brushed off an online opponent’s rude gesture earlier this year, focusing instead on his game. Since then, he has surged in form, reaching a career-high rating of 2723, winning the Menorca Masters, and beating world champion D Gukesh twice. He will now aim to qualify for the Esports World Cup 2026. More

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck by Jofra Archer in their IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals. This marked the 24th instance of RR taking a wicket before conceding a run, an IPL record. More

Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck by Jofra Archer on the first ball against Rajasthan Royals. This marked his seventh duck in 2026 T20 innings, the most by any player this year. He joins Shikhar Dhawan as the only Sunrisers Hyderabad batters to be out first-ball in an IPL match. More

The BCCI has revised the IPL 2026 schedule, swapping venues for Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings matches due to upcoming municipal elections in Gujarat on April 26. The April 26 fixture in Ahmedabad will now be played in Chennai, with the return match in May shifting to Ahmedabad. More

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is making waves in IPL 2026 with his aggressive batting, earning him the Orange Cap. His explosive partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal is a key highlight for Rajasthan Royals. Sooryavanshi is also nearing a significant T20 milestone, showcasing remarkable talent and a fearsome strike rate. More

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag, reflecting on his journey to leadership, acknowledged the guidance of former captain Sanju Samson. Parag, who took over captaincy ahead of IPL 2026, expressed gratitude for the support received. Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Ishan Kishan also discussed the impact of leadership on his game and team performance. More

Royal Challengers Bengaluru allrounder Tim David faced a penalty for not promptly returning a ball to the umpire during their IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians. He was fined 25% of his match fee and received a demerit point for repeatedly disobeying instructions. This occurred after a powerful six altered the ball's shape, requiring a replacement. More

Rohit Sharma underwent an MRI to assess a suspected hamstring injury, with results set to determine his availability for Mumbai Indians’ clash against Punjab Kings. The 38-year-old retired hurt after scoring 19 against RCB. A source said he could miss matches if results are unfavourable, while Sherfane Rutherford confirmed uncertainty around the injury. More

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has made it mandatory for athletes to seek prior approval before signing endorsement deals, citing a need to protect them from unfair contracts. While officials argue the move safeguards uneducated athletes from exploitation, sports lawyers contend federations have no legal standing to govern personal contracts, raising concerns over enforceability and confidentiality. More

Lucknow Super Giants, currently sixth in IPL 2026, face Royal Challengers Bengaluru after a home defeat to Gujarat Titans. Captain Rishabh Pant acknowledged the team fell short with the bat, despite backing the experienced lineup. Meanwhile, Arjun Tendulkar was spotted with family, having recently married Saaniya Chandhok. More