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IPL 2021: From Virat Kohli to KL Rahul, the top 5 captains of IPL 2021 and their lesser peers

Captaincy has been in the spotlight this season, considering the mega-auction and two new franchises on the agenda ahead of the 2022 edition of IPL. Based on their performances, let’s have a look on the top 5 captains of the IPL 2021.

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The 2021 edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) is in its last phase in the UAE, as the final will be played on October 15th. Three-time champion Chennai Super Kings will play their 9th final against the winner of Qualifier-2 between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders. Mighty Mumbai Indian faced an unexpected early exit from the tournament, while Morgan-led KKR surprisingly made it to the playoffs and beat RCB in the eliminator, despite of their poor Indian leg of IPL 2021.

Captaincy has been in the spotlight this season, considering the mega-auction and two new franchises on the agenda ahead of the 2022 edition of IPL.

Based on their performances, let’s have a look on the top 5 captains of the IPL 2021.

1. KL Rahul (Punjab Kings): 626 runs in 13 matches

Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul ended the league stages on a high note with a magnificent innings (98*) against CSK. Even though his team PBKS didn’t make it to the playoffs, but Rahul gave his all he could. In 13 matches of IPL 2021, Rahul smashed a total 626 runs for PBKS and is on top of most runs scored in 2021 edition.

2. Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals): 484 runs in 14 matches

This was Sanju Samson’s maiden season as the IPL captain and didn’t let affect his batting for RR. Samson made 484 runs in 14 matches he played in IPL 2021, including a century against PBKS. IPL 2021 was the best season for Sanju Samson in terms of scoring runs. However, his team Rajasthan Royals failed to make it to the playoffs for fourth consecutive season.

3. Rishabh Pant (Delhi Capitals): 413 runs in 15 matches

This is also the maiden season as a captain for Rishabh Pant. With 413 runs in 15 matches, Pant has been the backbone of the DC’s middle order this season. In his leadership, Pant has led Delhi Capitals to their third consecutive playoffs. However, they were defeated against CSK in qualifier-1, but they still have a chance to play final against CSK, if they beat KKR in the Qualifier-2.

4. Virat Kohli (Royals Challengers Bangalore): 405 runs in 15 matches

Virat Kohli-led RCB made it to the playoffs for second consecutive season of IPL, but once again failed to progress after that. With his bat Kohli has smashed 405 runs, second-most after Glenn Maxwell (5130), for his team.

5. Rohit Sharma (Mumbai Indians): 381 runs in 113 matches

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians Captain Rohit Sharma had a season to forget with the bat and as a captain too. After winning IPL titles in two consecutive years in 2019 and 2020, Mumbai failed to qualify for playoffs and made an embarrassing exit of the tournament. With only two half-centuries Rohit scored only 381 runs for his team in IPL 2021.ss

6. Kane Williamson (SRH): 266 runs in 10 matches

This was probably worst season for SRH in IPL. The team was already in shamble with David Warner out of form and in the UAE leg they managed to win only one match. Kane himself had a season to forget as batsman as well as captain. He managed to score only 266 runs in 10 matches he played.

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7. Eoin Morgan (Kolkata knight Riders): 129 runs in 15 matches

Despite of KKR reaching to the playoffs and beating RCB in the eliminator, KKR skipper Eoin Morgan is not having a good season as a batsman. In 15 matches, he has managed to score only 129 runs for his team.

8. MS Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings): 114 runs in 15 matches

CSK captain MS Dhoni is lowest in this list, he has scored only 114 runs in 15 matches he has played for the team. His 18* against DC in the qualifier-1 was his highest in the IPL 2021.

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West Bengal Governor dissolves Assembly amid political transition 

Governor R N Ravi dissolved the West Bengal Assembly after the 2026 poll results, with the BJP securing a majority in the state elections.

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The West Bengal Legislative Assembly was dissolved following the conclusion of the 2026 Assembly elections, in which the Bharatiya Janata Party secured a clear majority in the state.

Governor R N Ravi issued the order dissolving the Assembly as the state prepared for the transition of power after the election results. According to reports, the BJP won 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, while the Trinamool Congress secured 80 seats.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee questioned the election outcome and alleged irregularities in the poll process, claiming the mandate had been “looted”.

The dissolution came as the tenure of the existing Assembly ended on May 7, 2026. The development has sparked political discussions over the formation of the next government in the state.

Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with newly elected Trinamool Congress MLAs in Kolkata and reportedly raised concerns over internal sabotage during the elections.

The BJP is expected to begin the formal process of government formation in West Bengal after its decisive victory in the Assembly polls.

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Eknath Shinde’s helicopter returns to Mumbai mid-flight due to bad weather

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s helicopter was forced to return to Mumbai after the pilot detected approaching storm conditions during a flight to Thane district.

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A helicopter carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was forced to return to Mumbai on Thursday after encountering adverse weather conditions during a flight to Thane district.

According to officials, Shinde had departed from Mahalaxmi Racecourse in south Mumbai around 3.30 pm and was travelling to Murbad in Thane district to attend a wedding function related to a party worker’s family.

The helicopter reportedly reached the Airoli area in Navi Mumbai when the pilot noticed an approaching storm and informed the deputy chief minister about the deteriorating weather conditions. Following the alert, the flight was turned back as a precautionary measure.

The helicopter later landed safely at the Pawan Hans facility in Juhu, Mumbai. Officials said Shinde was accompanied by members of his staff, including personal assistant Prabhakar Kale, special executive officer Balsingh Rajput and media adviser Vinay Patrdukar.

The incident comes amid changing weather conditions and storm activity reported in parts of Maharashtra in recent days.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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