Harit Joshi
Harit Joshi writes on cricket and Olympic sports.
Articles by Harit Joshi
When Raj Singh Dungarpur asked Sachin Tendulkar to concentrate on Class X exams
Hindustan times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON SEP 23, 2017 09:55 AM IST
Raj Singh Dungarpur once told Sachin Tendulkar to focus on his examinations and that his time in the Indian cricket team will come.
STAR India’s media rights: An IPL T20 tie will get BCCI 12 crore more than a ODI
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON SEP 05, 2017 10:00 AM IST
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be richer by Rs 55 crore per Indian Premier league (IPL) game whereas an international match brings about Rs 43 crore. STAR India will pay BCCI a whopping Rs 16,347.50 crore for a period of five years
Indian Premier League: BCCI gears up for windfall from television, digital rights
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON SEP 03, 2017 11:15 PM IST
For Indian Premier League, as many as 24 companies have entered the bid for television and digital rights of the world’s most popular T20 cricket league.
Cricket legend Geoffrey Boycott targets Viv, Sobers with racist comments
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON AUG 22, 2017 07:13 PM IST
Geoffrey Boycott said knighthoods were handed out like “confetti” to West Indies cricket greats like Viv Richards, Sobers and Ambrose.
Vinod Rai-led panel urges Supreme Court to implement new funding policy for BCCI
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 17, 2017 11:32 PM IST
The Vinod Rai-led Committee of Administrators, in its report, has highlighted the need for the BCCI to adopt the new disbursement policy for its state associations without which the objective to achieve the reforms would remain incomplete.
BCCI’s obstinacy is making a mockery of the law
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON JUL 27, 2017 07:03 PM IST
A BCCI Special General Meeting on Wednesday dumped its special committee’s observation that had narrowed down the objections against Justice Lodha Committee reforms to three
Despite India’s ICC World Cup run, women’s IPL a distant dream
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON JUL 25, 2017 08:55 PM IST
The demand for a women’s IPL has resurfaced after India’s impressive showing at the ICC Women’s World Cup, but the country does not have a large pool of cricketers ready for such a top level competition, a BCCI official has said
Virender Sehwag ‘taking things as they come’ after missing out on India job
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON JUL 18, 2017 08:03 PM IST
Virender Sehwag said he hasn’t thought about his future plans after missing out on the head coach’s role for the Indian cricket team
Ravindra Jadeja catches first glimpse of daughter. This was the star’s reaction
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON JUL 13, 2017 09:16 AM IST
Ravindra Jadeja was in England for the ICC Champions Trophy when his wife Reeva Solanki gave birth to a baby girl. After the tournament, Jadeja headed to the West Indies for five ODIs and a T20 International.
Kapil Dev set to lead players’ body in Haryana cricket
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
PUBLISHED ON JUL 07, 2017 07:12 PM IST
India’s legendary all-rounder Kapil Dev will lead Haryana cricket’s players body as its chairman. The players’ association will be called Haryana Cricket Players Association (HCPA).
N Srinivasan tells BCCI to pitch for larger revenue share from ICC in future
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON JUN 26, 2017 11:07 PM IST
The ICC’s new model cut down BCCI’s share to $405 million, which hasn’t gone down well with N Srinivasan, the brainchild behind the ‘Big Three’ model. In the BCCI’s Special General Meeting, he made his displeasure clear to the board members
Anil Kumble’s exit may keep Virat Kohli & Co waiting for bigger pay packet
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON JUN 22, 2017 11:59 PM IST
Anil Kumble, who stepped down as coach after the ICC Champions Trophy, had discussed proposals for better remuneration for India players with the Committee of Administrators.
BCCI conclave backs Harbhajan Singh’s proposal to hike match fees of domestic players
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON MAY 23, 2017 11:48 PM IST
Harbhajan Singh had written to India cricket team coach Anil Kumble and the BCCI Committee of Administrators (CoA) to look into the fee structure at the first-class level where the remuneration has not been hiked for nearly a decade.
‘Steve Smith’s sharp message helped RPS revive in IPL’
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON MAY 17, 2017 12:56 PM IST
The Rising Pune Supergiant, after finishing seventh in the points table in the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL), have turned the tables around as they made their way to the maiden appearance in the final with a 20-run win over Mumbai Indians, under Steve Smith’s leadership.
IPL 2017: RPS stop Mumbai Indians, enter final
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON MAY 17, 2017 01:23 PM IST
Rising Pune Supergiant showed resilience and discipline despite the absence of all-rounder Ben Stokes and spinner Imran Tahir to defeat former champions Mumbai Indians and clinch a spot in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday.
Mumbai Indians vs Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017 Qualifier: Winners go to final
Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON MAY 16, 2017 04:20 PM IST
The battle to the top in IPL 2017 will begin with the Qualifier 1 clash between Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiant at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday
SRK links Kolkata Knight Riders win vs RCB to this hit movie
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON MAY 08, 2017 12:13 PM IST
Kolkata Knight Riders improved their chances of qualifying for the IPL 2017 playoffs with a commanding win against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday. Shah Rukh Khan has compared the heroes of the win to his Bollywood movie Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa
Anil Kumble could be in big trouble over ICC Champions Trophy. This is why
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON MAY 06, 2017 08:47 AM IST
As some top Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials mull a boycott of the ICC Champions Trophy over its tussle with the world body, coach Anil Kumble has come under fire from officials for supporting India’s participation.
ICC Champions Trophy: BCCI warned not to spoil relationship with world body
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON MAY 03, 2017 03:11 PM IST
In a fresh communication to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials the Committee of Administrators (CoA) has asked them to not hold the Indian cricket team’s Champions Trophy 2017 participation as ransom in the ongoing revenue-sharing tussle with International Cricket Council (ICC)
Ben Stokes’ million-dollar show for RPS vs Gujarat Lions hailed by Steve Smith
Hindustan Times, Pune | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON MAY 02, 2017 09:13 AM IST
Ben Stokes was roped in by Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) paying Rs. 14.5 crore at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction and the England batsman proved his worth with an unbeaten 103 against Gujarat Lions on Monday
IPL 2017: Inspired by Army, Rahul Tripathi enjoying ‘fruits’ of goodwill
Hindustan Times, Pune | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON MAY 11, 2017 08:12 PM IST
Rising Pune Supergiant players, including Rahul Tripathi, visited the Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre in Pune on Sunday. It’s a centre which houses Indian armed forces personnel who have suffered spinal injuries in the line of duty.
Rising Pune Supergiant seek first IPL win over Gujarat Lions
Hindustan Times, Pune | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON APR 30, 2017 10:01 PM IST
Steve Smith’s Rising Pune Supergiant, who have five wins from nine games in IPL 2017 so far, will take on Gujarat Lions - a team they are yet to defeat in the cash-rich league.
Virat Kohli 55 in vain, Rising Pune Supergiant beat Royal Challengers Bangalore
Pune | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON APR 30, 2017 02:00 AM IST
Virat Kohli smashed his 29th fifty but it went in vain as Rising Pune Supergiant thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore by 61 runs. With this loss, RCB’s chances of making the play-offs have gotten difficult.
Rising Pune Supergiant skipper Steve Smith has full support in IPL: Rajat Bhatia
Hindustan Times, Pune | By Harit Joshi
PUBLISHED ON APR 28, 2017 09:03 PM IST
Steve Smith, as Rising Pune Supergiant captain, has got help from all quarter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017, according to all-rounder Rajat Bhatia
Credit goes to Kolkata Knight Riders batsmen, says Rising Pune Supergiant’s Rahane
Hindustan Times, Pune | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON APR 27, 2017 02:40 PM IST
Robin Uthappa and Gautam Gambhir hit half centuries as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) by seven wickets in their 2017 Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Wednesday.
Robin Uthappa, Gautam Gambhir knocks power Kolkata Knight Riders to 7-wicket win
Pune | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON APR 27, 2017 01:17 AM IST
Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa forged a 158-run second wicket partnership for Kolkata Knight Riders to chase down Rising Pune Supergiant’s 182 for five with 11 balls to spare
IPL 2017: Miffed Jason Roy may not return for Gujarat Lions
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON APR 24, 2017 12:30 PM IST
England’s Gujarat Lions batsman Jason Roy is frustrated due to lack of playing opportunities and may leave Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017 midway through the season, to play 50-over cricket at home and get ready for the ICC Champions Trophy.
IPL 2017: Mumbai Indians aim to surpass their record six-match winning streak
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
PUBLISHED ON APR 23, 2017 05:18 PM IST
When Mumbai Indians face Rising Pune Supergiant on Monday, the two-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions will have an opportunity to extend their winning streak to seven matches which has never been achieved before by the team.
Mumbai Indians still have a long way to go in IPL 2017: Mitchell McClenaghan
Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON APR 23, 2017 05:04 PM IST
Mumbai Indians’ Mitchell McClenaghan starred with 3/24 to restrict Delhi Daredevils to 128/7 and clinch a 14-run win over Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2017 match
Delhi Daredevils’ Kagiso Rabada defends team after loss to Mumbai Indians in IPL
Mumbai | By Harit Joshi
UPDATED ON APR 23, 2017 09:23 AM IST
Mumbai Indians bowlers restricted Delhi Daredevils to 128 for seven to win their IPL 2017 match by 14 runs on Saturday