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Rajat Patidar Leads RCB to Back-to-Back IPL Titles with Calm Leadership

Reviewed byOjas Kale· Founder & Editor
Analysed 1 Jun 2026·16 sources analysed·Madhya Pradesh, India·Sports
Rajat Patidar Leads RCB to Back-to-Back IPL Titles with Calm LeadershipPreviousNext

Rajat Patidar led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to consecutive IPL titles in 2025 and 2026, becoming the third captain after MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma to achieve this feat. Praised for his calm leadership style and clarity in team roles, Patidar credited senior players like Virat Kohli and the coaching staff for support. His emphasis on a strong bowling attack and collective effort was key to RCB's dominance. Despite initial hesitation, Patidar gained captaincy experience at the domestic level before accepting the RCB role, earning respect in a star-studded dressing room.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 15 sources

We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (79/100). Lens Score 29/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • oneindia— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indiatvnews— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
79%
AI analysis of 15 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 1 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 16 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group primarily focuses on sports leadership and team performance, presenting perspectives from players, coaches, and former selectors without political framing. It highlights Patidar's journey, leadership style, and team dynamics, reflecting a consensus on his positive impact. There is no evident political bias, as coverage centers on cricket achievements and related commentary.

Sentiment — Positive (79/100)

The overall sentiment across the articles is positive, emphasizing Patidar's successful captaincy, team dominance, and respect earned within the squad. Praise from former selectors and teammates reinforces an optimistic tone. While some articles note Patidar's initial doubts, the narrative remains celebratory and forward-looking, focusing on achievements and future goals.

How 15 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
oneindiaRCB Skipper Rajat Patidar Is Equal To MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma : Ex India CricketerCenterPositive
hindustantimesRajat Patidar puts down memorable IPL 2026 campaign for RCB to 'backing instincts': 'I was pretty clear'CenterPositive
news18'Not Easy To Earn Virat Kohli's Respect': Rajat Patidar Has 'Similarities' With MS Dhoni Rohit SharmaCenterPositive
news18'Not Easy To Earn Virat Kohli's Respect': Rajat Patidar Has 'Similarities' With MS Dhoni Rohit SharmaCenterPositive
news18'Not Easy To Earn Virat Kohli's Respect': Rajat Patidar Has 'Similarities' With MS Dhoni Rohit SharmaCenterPositive
indiatvnews'Rajat Patidar is similar to MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma': Ex-India selector's big praise to RCB's winning skipper - India TV NewsCenterPositive
hindustantimesRajat Patidar mentioned in the same company as MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma: 'Not easy to earn Virat Kohli's respect'CenterPositive
hindustantimesBefore accepting RCB captaincy, Rajat Patidar needed one answer; two years later, his prophecy came trueCenterPositive
businessstandardIPL 2026: We dominated this season, says RCB skipper Rajat PatidarCenterPositive
indiatodayRCB's mane attraction: Rajat Patidar, like MS Dhoni is making calm the new cool againCenterPositive
thehinduIPL 2026: 'We have not just played, we dominated this year,' says RCB skipper PatidarCenterPositive
indianexpressRajat Patidar and the conversation that predicted RCB's futureCenterPositive
indianexpressAfter leading RCB to 2nd consecutive IPL win, Rajat Patidar eyes '3 in a row'CenterPositive
englishWhenever I see Virat bhai, he is always there for team: Skipper PatidarCenterPositive
theprintEvery captain wants to win trophies but important to be yourself: Patidar on his captaincy mantraCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

theprint broke this story on 31 May, 01:05 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    theprint31 May, 01:05 pm
    Every captain wants to win trophies but important to be yourself: Patidar on his captaincy mantra
  2. 2
    english31 May, 07:58 pm
    Whenever I see Virat bhai, he is always there for team: Skipper Patidar
  3. 3
    indianexpress1 Jun, 03:21 am
    After leading RCB to 2nd consecutive IPL win, Rajat Patidar eyes '3 in a row'
  4. 4
    indianexpress1 Jun, 04:58 am
    Rajat Patidar and the conversation that predicted RCB's future
  5. 5
    thehindu1 Jun, 06:41 am
    IPL 2026: 'We have not just played, we dominated this year,' says RCB skipper Patidar
  6. 6
    indiatoday1 Jun, 08:34 am
    RCB's mane attraction: Rajat Patidar, like MS Dhoni is making calm the new cool again
  7. 7
    businessstandard1 Jun, 08:38 am
    IPL 2026: We dominated this season, says RCB skipper Rajat Patidar
  8. 8
    hindustantimes1 Jun, 08:56 am
    Before accepting RCB captaincy, Rajat Patidar needed one answer; two years later, his prophecy came true
  9. 9
    hindustantimes1 Jun, 09:13 am
    Rajat Patidar mentioned in the same company as MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma: 'Not easy to earn Virat Kohli's respect'
  10. 10
    indiatvnews1 Jun, 09:38 am
    'Rajat Patidar is similar to MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma': Ex-India selector's big praise to RCB's winning skipper - India TV News

Lens Score breakdown

29/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Sports
Location
Madhya Pradesh, India
Sources analysed
16
Last analysed
1 Jun 2026
Key entities
Royal Challengers BangaloreCaptain (cricket)Rajat PatidarVirat KohliBangaloreBowling (cricket)CricketIndiaGujarat TitansMS DhoniBatting (cricket)Narendra Modi Stadium