Having been bought for ₹30 lakh during the IPL 2026 auction, the Vidarbha-born pacer Praful Hinge made a name for himself on his debut. On 13 April 2026, he made his debut against the Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium.

IPL 2026: SRH rising star Praful Hinge admires Daniel Vettori, Pat Cummins, says ' they advise to enjoy the game'

One of the names is CSK’s Prashant Veer, who became the highest-paid non-capped IPL player from India. The five-time champions paid a whopping INR 14.20 crore during the IPL 2026 auction, making him one of the highest-paid players in the competition’s history. 

Untold tales of IPL 2026 | 'Yuvraj Singh is my idol': CSK rising star Prashant Veer

Now with six points from five matches, Gujarat will look to build momentum ahead of a crucial run of matches, including MI, RCB and CSK. Ahead of the crucial run in IPL 2026, pace sensation Luke Wood spoke to WION’s Aditya Pimpale and opened up on his journey so far with the franchise.

IPL Exclusive | Luke Wood underlines key to success, says 'middle phase will decide who finishes in top four'

Arsenal will enter Sunday’s match at the Etihad as league leaders and will still remain top even if they lose to Man City. However, equations will change big time if Pep manages to get the better of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. 

Premier League: All title permutations explained ahead of Man City vs Arsenal contest

Having lost back-to-back games in IPL 2026, DC will look for a swift reply as they take on in-form RCB at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Speaking ahead of the contest was DC star Vipraj Nigam, who opened up on the team preparations ahead of the crucial contest.

IPL 2026: Vipraj Nigam backs Delhi to bounce back to form, says 'might make our comeback during RCB match'

One of the reasons for SRH's slow start to the season is missing out on the absence of captain Pat Cummins, who recently returned to Australia due to a lumbar bone stress injury to his back.

IPL 2026: SRH star Heinrich Klaasen underlines Pat Cummins' importance, says 'he is a big miss'

 The defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday meant Italy would not play in the FIFA World Cup for the third consecutive time and would have to watch the tournament from home. So what are the major reasons for Italy’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Explained: Why Italy missed out on a third consecutive FIFA World Cup qualification

One of the standout performers of the IPL 2025 was batter Shashank Singh, who made a name for himself with explosive batting and match-winning knocks. While PBKS may have missed out on the title, his performances did not go unnoticed and he has been slowly making a name for himself. 

IPL 2026: Shashank Singh underlines Ricky Ponting's importance for Punjab Kings, says 'he's a very key member'

Varun Chakaravarthy's return of 186/4 in 16 overs has seen him attract critics and could face the heat in the final. His economy rate has become a huge concern for the team management considering India have looted runs against Zimbabwe and England in their recent encounters. 

IND vs NZ, T20 World Cup final: Kuldeep in, Varun out; will India pull the plug for high-stakes contest?

Semifinalists of the T20 World Cup 2026 will be determined by the table toppers of the two Super 8 groups. According to the format, group winners will face group runners-up in the semifinal, meaning India have to finish as group winners and Pakistan as group runners-up or vice-versa.

T20 World Cup 2026: Here's why India vs Pakistan clash is unlikely in semifinal

Unlike the previous seasons, the Formula One 2026 season will offer new thrills with new rules set to take centre stage. Here’s a detailed look at new norms, rule changes and other key changes in the 2026 Formula One season.

Formula One: What is active aero, low-drag mode and why upcoming season is different from previous editions

Ahead of the 2026 F1 season, a new set of regulations have been introduced, which includes a transformation in engines. Staying with the same, all teams participating have made necessary changes to their engines, including Mercedes; however, they have found a loophole. 

Explained: Why Mercedes have landed in trouble and what is the compression ratio issue ahead of 2026 F1 season

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