Axar Patel has been named the new captain of Delhi Capitals for the upcoming IPL season. The experienced all-rounder, who has played 150 IPL matches, replaces Rishabh Pant. Delhi Capitals are the last team to announce their captain, with KL Rahul among the key players expected to support Axar’s leadership going into the 2025 season.
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Former PM Manmohan Singh's attempts to clear his name in an alleged irregular coal block allocation case remained unfulfilled as the Supreme Court stayed the trial court's summoning order. The petition became infructuous following Singh's death.
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