Rajesh Pansare is a member of the Mumbai sports desk and writes on football and motor sport.
Articles by Rajesh Pansare
Sarfaraz Khan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yash Dhull look to continue upward trajectory
If the think-tank is looking to groom future stars, it won’t be a bad idea to try the combination of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Yash Dhull at the top.
Published on Sep 29, 2022 08:38 PM IST
Format, game tweaks have helped draw fans on TV: Ultimate kho kho CEO
Tenzing Niyogi says making it compact with fewer players and a smaller playing arena has also helped make matches become more TV-friendly.
Published on Sep 03, 2022 07:29 PM IST
Rajesh Pansare, Pune
Ichalkaranji, the nursery of India’s kho kho talent
Because of the Ultimate Kho Kho League, the players have gained celebrity status in Ichalkaranji with congratulatory banners put up across the city bearing their pictures.
Published on Sep 02, 2022 02:43 PM IST
Liverpool look to end the Mane debate at Manchester United
The contest between the big Premier League rivals has become lopsided and their rivals are in crisis, still Juergen Klopp’s men have all to play for at Old Trafford on Monday.
Published on Aug 21, 2022 10:03 PM IST
Rajesh Pansare, Mumbai
Post-Fergie era: Manchester United managers and their mixed fortunes
Dutchman Erik ten Hag is the eighth manager at the Old Trafford club since Alex Ferguson’s retirement, but he is also under the pump after a horrid start to the new season.
Published on Aug 21, 2022 08:17 PM IST
Rajesh Pansare, Mumbai
'In T20, you have to be perfect with your strategy and planning'
Chandrakant Pandit may be a novice when it comes to the wild world of IPL but one thing many can vouch for is that when it comes to strategy, he is one of the best in the business
Updated on Aug 18, 2022 11:47 PM IST
Rajesh Pansare, Mumbai
Chandrakant Pandit replaces Brendon McCullum as Kolkata Knight Riders head coach
Chandrakant Pandit has been appointed as the new head coach of Kolkata Knight Riders, taking over the duties from Brendon McCullum, the IPL franchise announced on Wednesday.
Updated on Aug 17, 2022 09:56 PM IST
Rajesh Pansare, Mumbai
Babar Azam rises as Virat Kohli finds the going tough
Once compared and seen as a mirror image of the former India skipper’s domination of bowlers, the younger Pakistan skipper is enjoying a dream run with the bat
Published on Aug 16, 2022 06:53 PM IST
Rajesh Pansare, Mumbai
From Man City to West Ham: A look at the top spenders in the Premier League
Clubs have no option but to spend during the transfer window to maintain their edge over their rivals or to simply keep their status as a top-flight club intact.
Published on Aug 07, 2022 11:39 PM IST
Rajesh Pansare, Mumbai
Chance for Lampard and Gerrard to show they belong
After an iffy last season, the former midfield legends get another shot with Villa and Everton
Updated on Aug 06, 2022 07:51 PM IST
Sehrawat becomes most expensive player in PKL history
The ace raider was bought by Tamil Thalaivas for ₹2.26 crore, becoming the first player to fetch ₹2 crore in PKL
_1659722981958_1659723000830_1659723000830.png "Pawan Sehrawat in action at PKL.(Instagram/@pawan_sehrawat_17)")
Published on Aug 05, 2022 11:41 PM IST
Another season of City-Liverpool duopoly?
Barring a perfect season it is difficult to look beyond champions and runners-up as Premier League kicks off.
Published on Aug 04, 2022 08:30 PM IST
Rajesh Pansare, Mumbai
Arteta and the revival project at Arsenal
The young squad is a year older; club will hope Jesus rectifies the goal situation
Published on Aug 02, 2022 08:39 PM IST
10 transfers to watch out for in Premier League
Why Haaland, Nunez, Koulibaly and Kamara could light up the season
_1659277385226_1659277456841_1659277456841.jpg "Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez have joined Manchester City and Liverpool respectively.(Reuters)")
Published on Jul 31, 2022 08:01 PM IST
Frontline focus for Premier League’s elite
Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Arsenal have added heft to their attacking options
Published on Jul 25, 2022 07:51 PM IST
Rajesh Pansare, Mumbai
What motivates me is the challenge of next day: Chandrakant Pandit
His image of a rigid coach is more perception than reality, says India’s domestic stalwart, who says working in an India team or IPL set-up is also serving cricket, showing flexibility.
Published on Jul 16, 2022 11:15 PM IST
Kho Kho league lets players dream of better future
The draft for the inaugural Ultimate Kho Kho league was held in Pune on Wednesday and the 21-day event will kick off from August 14 in Pune.
_1657816249725_1657816255355_1657816255355.jpg "Players in action during the Ultimate Kho Kho exhibition match the Balewadi Stadium on Thursday")
Published on Jul 14, 2022 10:02 PM IST
Rajesh Pansare, Mumbai
Mumbai Cricket to give central contracts to players
The contracts will be in place before the start of the 2022-23 season.
Published on Jun 29, 2022 11:22 PM IST
How Ranji champs Madhya Pradesh danced to Pandit’s tune
Indian domestic cricket’s super coach delivers a sixth Ranji Trophy title, this time settling unfinished business with his second ‘home team’ with the final win over Mumbai.
Published on Jun 26, 2022 08:48 PM IST
Tears of joy for Pandit as MP win maiden Ranji title
Madhya Pradesh’s six-wicket win over Mumbai was redemption for coach Chandrakant Pandit, who as skipper 23 years ago saw his team cave in against Karnataka, also in Bengaluru.
Published on Jun 26, 2022 08:45 PM IST
Ton-up Patidar spurs MP against Mumbai in Ranji Trophy final
Madhya Pradesh’s 162-run first-innings lead puts them ahead in their chase for a maiden title while the 41-time champions will pin their hopes on an unlikely MP batting collapse on Day 5.
Published on Jun 25, 2022 10:43 PM IST
Yash, Shubham tons put MP in pole position
Madhya Pradesh finish Day 3 of Ranji final on 368/3, just six runs shy of Mumbai’s first-innings total.
Updated on Jun 24, 2022 09:32 PM IST
Ranji final: Sarfaraz steals the show but MP edge ahead
The batter contributes 94 of the 126 runs scored by Mumbai on Day 2
Published on Jun 23, 2022 09:53 PM IST
Rajesh Pansare, Mumbai
Mumbai bank on Sarfaraz as MP fight back in Ranji final
Mumbai seemed well-placed after an 87-run opening stand but MP bowlers fought back
Updated on Jun 22, 2022 11:09 PM IST
Amol Muzumdar vs Chandrakant Pandit the focus as Mumbai face MP in Ranji final
Prithvi Shaw-led Mumbai are looking to extend their record 41 wins but will be wary of a team that has punched above its weight under a canny coach
Updated on Jun 22, 2022 07:55 AM IST
That magic touch: How Chandu Pandit’s teams dominate the Ranji Trophy
When MP face Mumbai, it will the fifth time in last six seasons that a team coached by the former India and Mumbai wicketkeeper-batter will be playing in the final.
Updated on Jun 20, 2022 11:39 PM IST
Ranji Trophy: Mumbai in control against UP, MP move ahead vs Bengal
Mumbai continue relentless march to Ranji final while MP have the edge against Manoj Tiwary and Co.
Published on Jun 16, 2022 09:57 PM IST
Rajesh Pansare, Mumbai
Jaiswal takes life, cricket lessons from struggle growing up
Young Mumbai batter is on a roll with back-to-back centuries in the knockout phase of the Ranji Trophy.
Updated on Jun 16, 2022 09:14 PM IST
Rajesh Pansare, Mumbai
Jaiswal ton keeps Mumbai in the game, Mantri shines for MP
Both semi-finals hang in the balance as day one proved to be a good contest between bat and ball.
Published on Jun 14, 2022 09:53 PM IST
Rajesh Pansare, Mumbai
Prolific Sarfaraz Khan keeps expectations low
The Mumbai batter, once ultra-aggressive but now a smart reader of the situation, has emerged an India contender due to his series of big scores and temperament
Published on Jun 12, 2022 09:23 PM IST