Times of India

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.

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.

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.

Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, marks the Assamese New Year and the arrival of spring, celebrated with great fervor in Assam. This festival embodies freshness, prosperity, and nature's rejuvenation, fostering gratitude, relationships, and happiness. As Rongali Bihu 2026 approaches, it's a time to share warm wishes and messages of joy and new beginnings.

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.

Today we bear witness to said winning, in a way that greatest strategic philosophers of yore: Chanakya, Machiavelli, and obviously Sun Tzu could never have conceived.

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.

Fatou, the world's oldest captive gorilla, celebrated her 69th birthday at the Berlin Zoo with a special, sugar-free meal. Arriving in 1959, she is a western lowland gorilla whose exact birth date is unknown but officially celebrated on April 13. Despite her age and health challenges, Fatou remains friendly with her keepers.

Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, ushers in a period of hope, prosperity, and new beginnings. Celebrated globally by Tamil communities, it involves home cleaning, festive meals, and temple visits. As Puthandu 2026 approaches on April 14, heartfelt wishes and messages are shared to convey warmth and joy, emphasizing gratitude and cultural pride.

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow stretch which is important for global trade flows, and is alone responsible for the transit of a fifth of the world’s oil supply. Asian economies like India and China source a big chunk of their crude oil, LPG, and LNG requirements via this strait.

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.

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.

Nearly six weeks of fighting between Iran and the United States have paused, but tensions remain after talks failed. Donald Trump has increased pressure by threatening to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. Iran is responding by using control of the strait as leverage, similar to how China earlier countered US pressure using rare-earth supplies. This has already pushed oil prices higher and raised concerns over fuel costs and inflation. Iran has shown no sign of backing down, signalling a longer standoff ahead

President Trump has threatened to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. This move aims to increase pressure on Iran. The waterway is crucial for global oil shipments. Iran has already been limiting access. Trump's action risks further disruption to oil flows. This could lead to higher global oil prices. The US has previously allowed some Iranian oil sales.

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.

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.