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.
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.
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.
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.
Indian Army Agniveer CEE Result 2026 declared, ARO-wise merit list released
The Indian Army has announced the Agniveer CEE Result 2026. Candidates can now download the ARO-wise merit list and check their eligibility for the next stages of recruitment.
The Indian Army has announced the Agniveer Common Entrance Examination (CEE) Result 2026, allowing candidates to check their qualifying status through the official recruitment portal. The Army Recruitment Office (ARO)-wise merit lists have been uploaded on joinindianarmy.nic.in, where candidates can download the PDF corresponding to their recruitment region.
The merit lists contain the names and roll numbers of candidates who have successfully cleared the written examination and become eligible for the next phase of the Agniveer recruitment process.
How to check Indian Army Agniveer CEE Result 2026
Candidates can access their results by following these steps:
Visit the official Indian Army recruitment website.
Click on the Agniveer CEE Result 2026 link available on the homepage.
Select the relevant Army Recruitment Office (ARO) or recruitment region.
Download the merit list PDF.
Search for your roll number or name to confirm your qualification status.
What happens after the Agniveer CEE result?
Candidates shortlisted in the Common Entrance Examination will now have to undergo the remaining stages of the recruitment process. These include:
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination
Only candidates who successfully clear every stage will be considered for final selection under the Agniveer recruitment programme.
Candidates advised to verify details carefully
After downloading the merit list, candidates should carefully check all the information mentioned in the document. If they notice any discrepancy related to their result or personal details, they should immediately contact their respective Army Recruitment Office (ARO) for assistance.
Candidates are also advised to keep checking the official Indian Army recruitment portal for updates regarding the schedule, venue and instructions for the upcoming physical tests, document verification and medical examination.
Delhi air quality slips to poor as AQI reaches 261, highest in over 85 days
Delhi’s air quality entered the ‘poor’ category after AQI touched 261, its highest level since April 17. Authorities attributed the spike to transnational dust from Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan.
Delhi’s air quality fell into the ‘poor’ category on Sunday after the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) climbed to 261, marking its highest level in more than 85 days, according to official data.
The reading was the highest since April 17, when the AQI stood at 263. Just a day earlier, Delhi had recorded an AQI of 140, while air quality had largely remained in the ‘moderate’ and ‘satisfactory’ categories for most of the month.
Transnational dust behind spike in pollution
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said the sudden deterioration in Delhi-NCR’s air quality was mainly caused by long-range winds carrying mineral dust generated by storm activity in Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan.
According to the commission, these dust-laden winds reached northwestern India, including Delhi, resulting in a significant rise in PM10 concentrations. Strong surface winds across the Indo-Gangetic Plain also contributed to the increase in pollution levels.
The CAQM said Delhi’s air quality is expected to remain in the ‘poor’ category for the next few days before improving once the transnational dust spell weakens.
No GRAP Stage-I restrictions for now
Despite the worsening air quality, the CAQM decided not to implement GRAP Stage-I restrictions, stating that the current pollution episode has been triggered by transnational dust rather than local emission sources.
However, the commission directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to intensify dust control measures across the city.
As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between 201 and 300 falls under the ‘poor’ category.
Delhi experiences humid weather
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the maximum temperature at Safdarjung reached 36.8 degrees Celsius, which was 1.3 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 28.3 degrees Celsius, one degree above the seasonal average.
Although the actual maximum temperature remained below 37 degrees Celsius, high humidity pushed the feels-like temperature to 45.7 degrees Celsius by 5:30 pm.
Among other weather stations, maximum temperatures were recorded at 37 degrees Celsius at Lodhi Road, 36.6 degrees Celsius at Palam, 36.2 degrees Celsius at Ayanagar and 36 degrees Celsius at Ridge.
Minimum temperatures stood at 27.1 degrees Celsius in Palam, 27.2 degrees Celsius in Lodhi Road, 27.4 degrees Celsius in Ayanagar and 25.6 degrees Celsius at Ridge.
Weather outlook
The IMD has forecast strong surface winds during the daytime on Monday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures likely to remain around 37 degrees Celsius and 27 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Relative humidity varied between 64 per cent at 8:30 am and 52 per cent at 5:30 pm.
Red Fort bomb threat declared hoax after extensive security checks in Delhi
Delhi Police declared a bomb threat targeting the Red Fort a hoax after conducting a detailed security search following an alert received from Mumbai Police.
Delhi’s iconic Red Fort witnessed heightened security on Saturday after authorities received a bomb threat targeting the historic monument. Following a detailed inspection and sanitisation drive, Delhi Police confirmed that the threat was a hoax and no explosives were found.
Threat call routed through Mumbai Police
According to officials, the threat was initially received by the Mumbai Police Control Room. The caller allegedly claimed that the Red Fort would be blown up.
Mumbai Police immediately shared the information with the Delhi Police Control Room, which alerted the North District Police. Security personnel were deployed at the monument, and a comprehensive search operation was launched to ensure public safety.
After completing the inspection, officials ruled out any security risk and declared the threat to be false.
Security concerns remain high after previous terror incident
The latest threat comes around eight months after a deadly vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (IED) blast near the Red Fort Metro Station claimed 15 lives and left several others injured.
Investigators had alleged that the blast was carried out by Umar-un-Nabi, a Kashmiri doctor associated with Al-Falah University in Faridabad, who was driving a Hyundai i20. The explosion occurred on the same day security agencies recovered around 2,900 kg of explosives, including ammonium nitrate, from neighbouring Faridabad in Haryana.
According to investigators, the accused allegedly triggered the explosion after two suspected associates were arrested and the explosives were seized during the operation.
Authorities had identified several other accused linked to the case. Investigators alleged that the group was part of a white-collar terror module associated with Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist organisation.
Earlier arrests linked to alleged attack plots
In May, Delhi Police’s Special Cell arrested nine men who were allegedly linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim.
Police alleged that the accused were planning attacks on critical infrastructure and security personnel in Delhi, Mumbai and other parts of the country. According to investigators, potential targets included airports, railway stations, power plants and other vital installations.
Although Saturday’s bomb threat was found to be fake, the incident once again prompted swift security measures at one of the country’s most significant heritage sites.
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